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By CLIVE CARNIE
Democrat Staff Writer
Virginia’s spring; point-to-point season starts off on new ground this year as the Casanova Hunt holds its first meet at Dr. Robert Gaines' Mount Sterling Farm in Casanova, Saturday, Feb. 23.
The course, located along Rt. (505, appears to be in excellent condition according to race officials and a good field of entries is expected.
Casanova was to have held their first meet at Mt. Sterling in 1984 but course officials were not satisfied with the condition of the footing last February and scheduled the meet at Glenwood Park in Middleburg instead.
With the extra year in which to get the course ready officials are now extremely optimistic about the success of Saturday’s upcoming races.
“I’m really excited about the new course,” says Joyce Fendley, joint master of the Casanova Hunt. “The general consensus from the hunt members is we’re glad to be back in our own territory where support is very strong. The support we’ve had from the local community has made everyone connected w'ith the races very proud.”
The Casanova Hunt has traditionally relied on volunteer help to prepare for its races and this year was no exception. Over the past few weeks members of the hunt and volunteers have cut and stuffed brush for the hurdle fences, put up snow fencing around the course and helped with many other jobs necessary to get the course ready.
Last weekend several point-topoint riders walked the Mt. Sterling course for the first time.
“I’ve heard nothing but good comments from riders about the course,” says Will O’Keefe, racing secretary for the Casanova Hunt. "Several riders
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