ONE person who was well-pleased with the way the season unfolded was the tireless Frankie Ward who not only was fully behind the ITM ladies’ series but was more than happy to help publicise those meetings that set out to attract new faces to point-to-pointing.

“Those hunts who put on extra items such as dog shows, food fairs and best-dressed competitions gave a great lift to local communities and you need to have the locals on board if you want point-to-pointing to survive and grow.