The Horsey Set

We attend the Church of St. John's Hyde Park, the church of the "Hyde Park Estate" -- the portion of London that includes the park, the largest in London. The park includes many bridle paths, and there are numerous stables in the area -- yes, many stables right in the center of London.

It seems natural, then, that the church should pay special attention to those who love horses, as well as horses themselves. As part of this relationship, Sunday, September 18th, was the 38th annual "Horseman's Sunday" at St. Johns. Riders from all over the area bring their horses to the church for a bit of a festival accompanying the blessing of the horses by the church's vicar.

This year we were joined by the (lady) Deputy Lord Mayor of Westminster, as well as our local Member of Parliament. Some pictures of the event are at: http://chuck.smugmug.com/gallery/818093/1/36478432