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DOs and DON'Ts of Hunting

  • DO make sure you are booked in, and bring your completed disclaimer for your first hunt

  • DO set off in plenty of time

  • DO make sure your horse is plaited and clean

  • DO put a red ribbon in your horse’s tail if he might kick, or a green one if new to hunting

  • DO make sure you are correctly dressed with long hair in a hairnet

  • DO find the secretary in good time to pay your cap and get a wristband before mounting

  • DO listen to the NWBH team and obey instructions (anyone wearing gold hunt collars or orange NWBH hi viz)

  • DO be mounted and ready to leave by 11:20am

  • DO enjoy yourself and smile

  • DO greet Masters, Secretary, ground/support team with a cheery good morning!

  • DO address all Masters as “Master”, even if you know their names

  • DO carry any inhalers/ medication you may need

  • DO leave lots of space behind the horse in front when jumping – you don’t want to land up the horse’s bottom!

  • DO thank drivers for stopping

  • DO ask for help if you need it

  • DO clear up after your horse on the car park

  • DO support our hosts by buying a drink after the hunt if you can

  • DO say “Goodnight” to the Masters before you leave – even if it’s the middle of the afternoon!

  • DON’T let your horse kick the hounds – if they’re close by, turn your horse’s head to face them

  • DON’T overtake the Field Master

  • DON’T cut others up in front of jumps

  • DON’T attempt any jump more than twice

  • DON’T let your horse get too close to the horse in front

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