Bloomfield Open Hunt

Bloomfield Open Hunt Overview

The members of the Bloomfield Open Hunt Club enjoy a wonderful legacy handed down over generations since the Club’s founding in the early twentieth century. In 1917 that a small group purchased 6.7 acres at a dirt road intersection for the purpose of pursuing their recreational passion of fox hunting to create a truly unique family club. Located on the property, the Hagerman Farmhouse (circa 1834) was utilized as the original Bloomfield Open Hunt clubhouse. In 1996, the membership, in a bold and dramatic move, decided to replace the worn and weary historic clubhouse with a handsome, 10,000 square foot new clubhouse, built Kentucky style, in its place. Constructed of authentic wood clapboard, this two-story building is topped by copper-clad cupolas. The 21st century amenities complement the original Ring Room with its wonderful floor to ceiling fieldstone fireplace. The Ring Room has a wall of windows that look into the equestrian activity in the indoor riding ring. Every effort was made to retain the tapestry of warmth and charm so prevalent in the old clubhouse. The six original founders might still recognize the clapboard and green shuttered look of the quaint colonial buildings, the white horse-farm fencing, and the spreading elms but this clubhouse and truly achieved a classic look balancing modernity with twentieth century class.