The Kimberton Hunt Club was founded in 1870 making
it one of the oldest hunts in the United States.
Our activities are centered in the northern portion
of Chester County PA, about 30 miles west of Philadelphia. This country
is centered on the villages of Chester Springs, Birchrunville, and Eagle.
We meet at the kennels in Chester Springs as well as several other locations
in the area. In addition, the Kimberton Hunt enjoys frequent joint meets
with other area packs. Like many hunts in the Mid-Atlantic states, Kimberton
uses Penn-Marydel foxhounds
who are noted for their voices and ability to work in poor scenting
conditions.
Most of our country is a mixture of woods and plowed
fields. It is fairly hilly with lots of trails. The area is lightly
paneled with log jumps and coops, and non-jumpers will have no trouble
following the hounds. As the Chester Springs area is becoming more suburbanized,
we have lost some country. Foxes, however, are plentiful and a day of
good sport is still the norm. As with most North American hunts, the
aim of our sport is not to kill, but to follow the trail of the fox
in its natural habitat.
Much of the credit goes to the Dunn family, MFH Sandy, President Barbara,
and Huntsman Barb, who have dedicated countless hours to care for this
fine packs of hounds.
In addition to foxhunting, we also have a full schedule
of social activities. One of our most important activities is the Horse
Show, held annually in April. This is an American Horse Show Association
C rated show which draws entries from several states. Another activity
is the hound show, held each September. The show which is the largest
Penn-Marydel show in North America, is held at the kennels in Chester
Springs.
We welcome your inquiries about the hunt. Click
here for further information about the Kimberton Hunt Club.
