Foxhunting Etiquette:

Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when riding in the field:

• Stay in close to the field that you are riding with.
• Watch the horse in front of you, do not crowd other horses.
• Watch the group in front of you for changes in speed, direction, etc.
• Watch out for holes, or wire, or any other hazard.
• Listen for instructions: Gate, please! Reverse field! Hold hard! Stay on the edge of the field!
• Keep chatter to a minimum while the hunt is underway. Keep an eye on the Master for a raised hand to signal quiet when we are stopped.
• If a gate is closed when you reach it make certain the last rider through closes it. If a gate is open, leave it open, likewise with wire across coops.
• Pass on warnings to the person behind you. Don't try to yell it to the end of the line. It is your responsibility to make sure the person behind you knows what to expect. If you are warning about a hole, etc., say "'ware hole" and point at it AS YOU PASS IT. If the message is "Gate, please" or "Gate open," say it to the next person AS YOU GO THROUGH THE GATE.
• Do not pass other horses too closely or at a high rate of speed.
• Do not circle in front of other horses.