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Hunting Etiquette

Showing good sport is the objective of the Master, Huntsman and the whippers-in.

To achieve this certain conduct is required. It is also their desire to encourage the caution necessary to ensure the safety of riders and mounts. The Hunt is at all times the guest of the farmer whose property you are on. Respect this privilege they allow us.

1. Members, please help by introducing visitors to the Master and making them feel welcome. See that visitors know who the Field Secretary is and pay caps on arrival.
2. Be correctly attired and ready to move off on time so that the Master may announce any special conditions for the day.
3. If your horse is a kicker, tie a red ribbon to its tail and ride out of the way to avoid accidents.
4. Do not ride in front of the Master. Always give the hounds plenty of room to work.
5. Be careful of the hounds. In a confined situation turn your horses head towards the pack
6. Always shut open gates if in doubt. Keep off young grass, crops, potatoes.
7. Maintain a safe distance between your horse and others. Do not crowd jumps or cross in front of other riders. Always ride straight and you will not endanger yourself or others.
8. Report immediately any damage to fences or property, even if only a stretched wire, to the Master or his Deputies.
9. If your horse has a refusal go immediately to the rear and wait for your turn again.
10. Be helpful to visitors or young riders who are having trouble with their mounts.
11. Do not take shortcuts – follow the tracks of the field. This will prevent overrunning hounds or crossing unhunted ground.
12. If you are young, it is good manners to open and shut gates for the field.
13. If you retire early from the field, let the Master or the Deputies know. Please wear hunting attire.
14. No photos to be taken on the field without the Master’s approval.