named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Hound Breeding and Training Program
Longstanding breeding initiative to develop purebred American foxhounds, including home-whelped litters and professional kennel management
Junior Hunt
Youth program fostering participation in foxhunting among children and teenagers, promoting horsemanship, responsibility, and tradition; active since the 1950s
LCH Championship Hunter Pace Series
Revitalized competitive riding series designed to promote horsemanship and increase participation in the sport through structured trail events
Learn to Hunt Clinic
Educational program introducing adult and junior riders to the fundamentals of foxhunting, including horsemanship, field etiquette, and trail navigation; includes lunch and hands-on experience with hounds
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Conservation-Focused Outdoor Sports Education 2 activities
- Conduct organized hunts with safety and field management protocolsExecutes structured fox hunts using whippers-in to manage the hound pack, ensure safety near roads, and guide the hunt across varied terrain. These activities support controlled, ethical engagement with wildlife and countryside navigation.
- Educate hunters on wildlife preservationProvides educational programming focused on wildlife preservation practices for hunters, promoting ethical interaction with natural ecosystems during hunting activities.
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Shooting Sports Training and Safety 1 activity
- Facilitate youth participation and competition in equestrian eventsOrganizes junior hunter trial events with multiple competitive divisions based on age and skill level, providing a qualifying pathway to national championships such as the National Junior North American Field Hunter Championship. Hosted a junior trial event on August 24, 2025, beginning at 8 AM.
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Structured Animal Adoption Program 1 activity
- Manage hound welfare and post-career adoptionOversees the breeding, training, and lifelong care of foxhounds, including facilitating the adoption of retired hounds into homes as barn dogs or house pets. The pack has been fully home-bred since 1989, with litters whelped on-site in dedicated facilities.
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Equestrian Competition and Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Organize competitive and recreational hunter pacesHosts multiple hunter pace events annually across various farms in New York, featuring courses between five and eight miles long with small jumps. Events are open for day-of registration at a premium, conducted rain or shine, and include competitive scoring based on optimum time, with ribbons awarded at subsequent events and cumulative seasonal recognition.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Promote fellowship and land conservation through social and ceremonial eventsHosts an annual Blessing of the Hounds ceremony and other year-round social activities that foster camaraderie among members and promote land conservation values. These events reinforce community ties centered on equestrian traditions and stewardship of rural landscapes.
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Equine Education and Riding Instruction 1 activity
- Provide education and training in foxhunting traditions and skillsOffers year-round educational programs including learn-to-hunt clinics for adult and junior riders, trail rides, and hunter paces designed to teach fox hunting skills and horse handling in hunt settings. Clinics require pre-registration, health documentation, liability releases for minors, and include provisions for auditors and limited day stalls.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operate fox hunting program with professional care and seasonal relocation of houndsRuns a structured fox hunting program from August to December in New York, employing a professional huntsman to manage the pack and kennel operations, including relocating the hounds to North Carolina for winter rest. The organization breeds and maintains approximately 20 couple of Crossbred foxhounds and conducts about 35 organized hunts per season, emphasizing observation of foxes rather than their elimination.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$132K
Contributions & grants$46K34%
Program service revenue$6K5%
Investment income——
Other revenue$46K
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash—
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Net assets$15K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +38.3%
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Barbara Anderson Partner — Joint Master of Fox Hounds for LCH
- Barbara Lindberg Partner — Joint Master of Fox Hounds for LCH
- Beaver Meadows Fox Hounds Partner — Engaged in joint meets and Opening Day Parades with LIMESTONE CREEK HUNT INC.
- Bill Day Partner — Primary whip who participates in every hunt, responsible for assisting the huntsman and managing the hound pack.
- Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Partner — Collaborates on trail access, with LCH paces utilizing CPF trails open only by paid permit.
- Critz Farm Partner — Hosts a hunter pace event in Cazenovia, NY.
- Crosswinds Farm Partner — Hosts a hunter pace event in Cazenovia, NY.
- Evans Allaway Partner — Compiled, wrote, and delivered the Prayer for the Blessing of the Hounds.
- Fieldstone Acres Farm Partner — Hosts multiple hunter pace events in Hartwick, NY.
- Green Mountain Hounds Partner — Participated in joint meets and Opening Day Parades with LIMESTONE CREEK HUNT INC.
- Huntsman Doug Russell Partner — Responsible for training and exercising the hounds year-round.
- John Anderson Government — Master of Fox Hounds leading LCH operations
- Keith Gilbraith Partner — Primary whip who has participated in every hunt since 2017, assisting in pack management and field operations.
- LCH Board of Stewards Partner — Board responsible for approving new members and overseeing membership governance.
- Lyssa Brennan Partner — Whip who joined in 2019 and regularly participates in hunts, riding member horses to assist in pack control.
- Martin Farm Partner — Hosts the Fall Colors hunter pace event in Cazenovia, NY.
- Masters of Foxhounds Association of America Government — Registered and granted permanent recognition to LIMESTONE CREEK HUNT INC in 1949 and 1954, respectively.
- Moore County Hounds Partner — Hosts the National Junior North American Field Hunter Championship for which Limestone Creek Hunt runs a qualifying event.
- Nelson Eddy Partner — Joint Master of Fox Hounds for LCH
- Orange County Hunt Partner — Provided hounds to support LIMESTONE CREEK HUNT INC's breeding program.
- Potomac Hunt Partner — Supplied hounds to LIMESTONE CREEK HUNT INC for breeding and pack development.
- Renee Eddy Partner — Joint Master of Fox Hounds for LCH
- Toronto/North York Hunt Partner — Contributed hounds to LIMESTONE CREEK HUNT INC's pack development efforts.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Conservation Through Non-Lethal Engagementmethodology: non-lethal_conservationBy using hounds to track and view foxes rather than kill them, we align traditional hunting practices with modern conservation goals because non-lethal traditions sustain ecological balance while preserving cultural heritage.
- Education as Wildlife Preservationmethodology: hunter-educationBy educating hunters in ethical and sustainable practices, we promote wildlife preservation because informed participants make conservation-minded decisions in the field.
- Youth Development Through Structured Experiential Learningmethodology: experiential_learningBy combining progressive skill development with experiential learning in natural settings, we build horsemanship and conservation ethics because hands-on engagement reinforces competence and values formation.