Contact the MFH. She can also give you particulars about locations and times, directions to the meet, and lots of other information.

One should be able to canter and gallop in the company of other horses, and to stop promptly. We are always ready to form a second flight which does not jump. As in the first flight, a fieldmaster leads the field of riders. He will show the way to gates or go-arounds, and will also assist newcomers or others who might encounter difficulties. These riders must, however, be able to go at a canter and keep up. We recommend that people and/or horses who have not hunted before start out in the third flight which is specifically tailored to starting green horses and riders. Once settled there, riders may progress to second and first.

Most of our jumps are coops, not over 3', and telephone poles, 2'6" - 2'9". 

We hope that your horse is fit and quiet. Kickers are not welcome. Known kickers are asked to wear a ribbon in their tails and to stay in the rear. Vicious kickers should not be hunted. The hounds have priority at all times, and horses must give them lots of space. The horse that will wait his turn to jump, and will trot the fences, is the most successful mount. Height of the jumps is not the significant factor; control is.

Visitors may always hunt in ratcatcher attire: breeches, boots, jacket (on extra hot days the MFH will give permission for shirtsleeves), stock tie, necktie, or choker for ladies, stock tie or necktie for gentlemen. Protective headcover is required. Appropriate raingear is permitted.

Whatever is customary for your horse, the simpler, the better. Use splint boots etc. only if absolutely necessary since these extras often cause more grief than good in the hunt field. Polo wraps are a disaster, especially when wet.

It is a good idea to bring some water for your horse, and a net of hay for him to eat while you eat your breakfast (in foxhunting circles, the meal taken right after the meet is called "breakfast"). Most often, everyone brings a picnic and we have an informal tailgate breakfast. Sometimes there are sponsored breakfasts, in which case lunch is provided. Please check with the MFH.

Please do not bring your dog. Dogs upset the hounds tremendously.

Having talked to the MFH in advance, you will be expected.  Be sure to be there at least 30 minutes before the appointed time in order to have yourself and your horse ready to go 15 minutes before the appointed time.  Introduce yourself to the MFH.  (If you are not sure who this is, please ask someone.)  You will be asked to sign a release, show your horse’s Coggins certificate and submit your “capping fee”.  Find the fieldmaster of your flight (again, ask), introduce yourself, and attend to his directions.

When the hunt begins, all riders in all flights must stay behind their fieldmasters, who will keep them at a comfortable distance behind the hounds and choose the safest path that enables them to view as much of the hound work as possible.  There is little or no talking while the hounds are hunting.  No one but the staff may speak to the hounds.  Tailgating (in this case, riding too close to the horse in front of you) is not condoned.  If you need help, a quiet request to your fieldmaster or the rider next to you is appropriate.  At the end of the hunt, upon return to the trailers, follow your fieldmaster to the hound trailer and wait (unless otherwise directed) with him while the huntsman and staff put up the hounds.  At this time thank the MFH, fieldmaster, huntsman, and staff for the morning’s sport.

What if I wish to join?

Please make your wish known to the MFH and you will be given the necessary forms. Membership is granted after approval of the board.