Cochranville’s Bruce Miller has made quite a name for himself as a legendary fox hunter at Chesire Hunt Conservancy, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today.
At 88 years old, Miller has 60 years of experience as a trainer, is a five-time winner of the Eclipse Award, and a winner of the Maryland Hunt Cup.
The equestrian sport also runs in the family. His daughter Blythe helped transform a once flunking horse, Lonesome Glory, into a Hall of Famer. Blythe and her husband Joe own seven Hunt Cup Trophies. Their 19–year-old son Teddy Davies has set a new course record, winning his family the eighth Hunt Cup.
His son, Chip, also has a steeplechase racing record, taking the championship in 1996.
The passion for hunting runs deep in Miller’s bloodline. His father Fulmor was a huntsman in Bucks County, and Miller was introduced to the sport at 12-years-old.
He has also dabbled in other equestrian hobbies, such as jockey racing. Despite his lifelong accomplishments and sportsmanship, Miller has a humble demeanor.
“He never proclaimed to be an expert on much,” said his son-in-law. “But in racing and foxhunting, you never questioned him.”
Read more about the Cochranville huntsman in Main Line Today.
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