CONTACTS & HUNT RULES

email readyfield.bloodhounds@virgin.net

Masters past & present with huntsman & secretary                                             
HUNTSMAN

David Boddy  01636 636272

SECRETARY

Mrs Vicki Miller 01636 704670  

Hunting Rules

It is advisable to call the secretary prior to the meet to confirm venue

On arrival at the meet make yourself known to the secretary who will be collecting your cap

If you have any questions on the day, you can ask either one of the Masters

Your horse should be smartly turned out, plaited if possible, except for hound exercising

You should wear a green ribbon on your horses tail if it is their first time out and a red ribbon if your horse is prone to kick

Show respect to all landowners, farmers, their crops and stock

Give priority to hounds and hunt staff

When jumping try and give the person in front of you time to clear the fence, this is especially important when jumping large hedges

Report any broken fences etc immediately to field master

Any broken fences will be charged for at erected prices

Follow instructions from your field master

All riders, horses and followers participate at their own risk and no responsibility is taken by any member of the hunt for any accident however it may be caused

The owner of a horse is now liable for its actions and all riders must carry their own liability cover for themselves and their horse

Foot followers - please be careful not to walk to, or around the jumps until hounds have passed as you may spoil their line

Dress

Hound exercising - hacking jackets

2/3 hours hack, steady pace - some optional jumping possible

Hunting - formal dress, as in fox hunting

Most lines do not exceed 3ft 6in

OJD - Optional Jumping Day

Car followers welcome - as are their donations to hunt funds!

Terms you may hear out hunting

"Hounds please" Usually called at the meet and means the pack is coming through, move out of the way and turn your horse's head to face them

"Ware hole/wire on the left/right" This means someone has spotted a hole/wire on the left/right.  Pass this message down the field to warn other riders

"Hold hard" This is often accompanied by a raised hand.  You must stop immediately and pass the message back

"Single file" You must stay in single file, this usually applies to a drilled field or wet land

"Gate please" Pass the message down the field and whoever is last must shut the gate.  It is polite for someone to wait with whoever shuts the gate to avoid their horse trying to follow the field

"Car please" A car is trying to pass through.  Move onto a verge and let them pass

"Hound/Whip on the left/right" A hound or whip is coming through the field on the left or right please move over to let them through