Hunt rides out in St Columb
HUNDREDS of people and their four-legged friends started 2011 with a rural tradition, taking part in one of the many New Year's Day hunts being held across the region.
Hounds and horses were out in St Columb as crowds lined the streets to welcome the hunts.
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A crowd of people watch as the Four Burrow Hunt rides out on New Year's Day.
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The Four Burrow Hunt rides out on New Year's Day at St Columb Major.
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Picture by Mike Thomas/WMN 01/01/10.Pictured the Four Burrow Hunt ride out on New Years Day at St Columb Major,Cornwall.
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Children play with the hounds before the ride out.
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A young girl and a foxhound make friends before the hunt. Pictures: Mike Thomas
Riders took part in the traditional New Year's Day Four Burrow Hunt in St Columb Major, near Newquay, many gathering at the Silver Ball pub for the start.
Jim Pascoe, chairman of the hunt, said: "It was great to see so many people attending the hunt, which is a traditional way for many of us to start the new year. There were lots of youngsters who came along and seemed to have fun, which is excellent because they are the future of hunts in Cornwall. All the staff at the Silver Ball were fantastic again. It was a great way to start 2011."
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