Lauder is the last of the Border Common Rings held on the first Saturday of August...
It isn't held to commemorate a victory over the English in Battle like many of the other Towns. The Cornet leads his followers round the Marches/boundaries of the Royal Burgh of Lauder with a halt for refreshments at the Waterin Stane and a Toast to Her Majesty. On leaving the Waterin' Stane the cavalcade makes for the Burgess Cairn, the only
surviving cairn, where the Cornet places a stone upon it and on return reports no encroachment on Burgh Land.
Again....here is Kyle with his Dad and Granda....
Following on behind were these three Hunt's Men with ten couples of hounds....not to hunt but to run along side....
Where's Granda???
Love seeing all those gorgeous horses - do they get a rest now or are there other activities for them?
ReplyDeleteYou live in such a wonderful place with so many beautiful horses!!! Lucky, lucky woman!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was another great day for a ride! Thanks for taking us along.
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