Off to the Hunt! Sierra Nevada Hounds practices a humane version of the traditional English fox

Off to the Hunt! Sierra Nevada Hounds practices a humane version of the traditional English fox

Pickup trucks pulling horse trailers kick up clouds of dust as they approach. Soon, riders prepare their saddles and adjust their distinctive red and black uniform coats—and then enjoy a traditional toast with Port wine.  After the preparation is complete, floppy-eared hound dogs are released to run alongside Raina Robrahn, the master of foxhounds and huntswoman, as she leads her team into the vast, wild countryside. Behind the group are Jeeps c…