Following on Horseback

Following on Horseback

The Burton Hunt are delighted to welcome visitors for a days hunting. We ask that anyone interested in visiting the Burton Hunt make contact with the hunt secretary before hand to discuss timing, location and where to park.

Hirelings

For anoyone hoping to join the Burton Hunt who does not own a horse, it is possible to hire and horse for the day. Please follow the below link to find contact details for local hunt hirelings.

The Field are, as paid up members of the Hunt, there to enjoy a days sport but it is incumbent on them as members to promote or cement good relations with the non-hunting public.

This is achieved in general by being courteous and considerate and in particular by paying attention to the rules and etiquette that have evolved over the years. The rules can be divided into two categories, what to do – and what not to do:

DO arrive at the Meet in good time having parked your transport where it does not obstruct or cause damage.
At the Meet DO keep your horses away from the hounds. Say Good-morning to the Masters. When hounds move off wait for the Field Master. Have your cap money ready.
When hounds are running DO follow the Field Master. If you have to take your own line keep 100 yards between you and the hounds.
If you ride over crops and damage them, remember where it happened and DO report it as soon as possible.
DO stay in single file alongside growing crops.
When hacking from a covert, DO stay behind the Field Master so that hounds are not over-ridden and can be counted.
At the end of the day, DO thanks the Masters and say Good-night
DO occasionally write letters of appreciation and thanks to hosts and to farmers over whose land you ride
DO acknowledge and thank members of the public who give way to you or are in any way helpful.
Occasionally, a hound slips behind the others or gets lost, then comes up behind the hunt. If you see a hound coming up behind you, DO turn your horse’s head towards it so it does not kick out. Warn others in front by shouting ‘ hound on the left, (or right – depending where it is coming from) so they know what to do.

DO NOT ride over growing crops.
DO NOT crowd in gateways and jumping places.
When riding single file alongside growing crops, DO NOT bunch or overtake.
DO NOT ride up alongside the Masters or the Hunt Staff unless invited to do so.
DO NOT ride over mown verges.
DO NOT block roads.
DO NOT react to abuse from members of the public who are opposed to hunting.

Following on Horseback

The Burton Hunt are delighted to welcome visitors for a days hunting. We ask that anyone interested in visiting the Burton Hunt make contact with the hunt secretary before hand to discuss timing, location and where to park.

Hirelings

For anoyone hoping to join the Burton Hunt who does not own a horse, it is possible to hire and horse for the day. Please follow the below link to find contact details for local hunt hirelings.

Etiquette

The Field are, as paid up members of the Hunt, there to enjoy a days sport but it is incumbent on them as members to promote or cement good relations with the non-hunting public.

This is achieved in general by being courteous and considerate and in particular by paying attention to the rules and etiquette that have evolved over the years. The rules can be divided into two categories, what to do – and what not to do:

DO arrive at the Meet in good time having parked your transport where it does not obstruct or cause damage.

At the Meet DO keep your horses away from the hounds. Say Good-morning to the Masters. When hounds move off wait for the Field Master. Have your cap money ready.

When hounds are running DO follow the Field Master. If you have to take your own line keep 100 yards between you and the hounds.

If you ride over crops and damage them, remember where it happened and DO report it as soon as possible.

DO stay in single file alongside growing crops.

When hacking from a covert, DO stay behind the Field Master so that hounds are not over-ridden and can be counted.

At the end of the day, DO thanks the Masters and say Good-night

DO occasionally write letters of appreciation and thanks to hosts and to farmers over whose land you ride

DO acknowledge and thank members of the public who give way to you or are in any way helpful.

DO NOT ride over growing crops.

DO NOT crowd in gateways and jumping places.

When riding single file alongside growing crops, DO NOT bunch or overtake.

DO NOT ride up alongside the Masters or the Hunt Staff unless invited to do so.

DO NOT ride over mown verges.

DO NOT block roads.

DO NOT react to abuse from members of the public who are opposed to hunting.

‘A Hunting Manual’ by Anne Fieldsend

Following on Horseback

​The Burton Hunt are delighted to welcome visitors for a days hunting. We ask that anyone interested in visiting the Burton Hunt make contact with the hunt secretary before hand to discuss timing, location and where to park.

Hirelings

For anoyone hoping to join the Burton Hunt who does not own a horse, it is possible to hire and horse for the day. Please follow the below link to find contact details for local hunt hirelings. ​

Etiquette

The Field are, as paid up members of the Hunt, there to enjoy a days sport but it is incumbent on them as members to promote or cement good relations with the non-hunting public.

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This is achieved in general by being courteous and considerate and in particular by paying attention to the rules and etiquette that have evolved over the years. The rules can be divided into two categories, what to do – and what not to do:

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DO arrive at the Meet in good time having parked your transport where it does not obstruct or cause damage.

At the Meet DO keep your horses away from the hounds. Say Good-morning to the Masters. When hounds move off wait for the Field Master. Have your cap money ready.

When hounds are running DO follow the Field Master. If you have to take your own line keep 100 yards between you and the hounds.

If you ride over crops and damage them, remember where it happened and DO report it as soon as possible.

DO stay in single file alongside growing crops.

When hacking from a covert, DO stay behind the Field Master so that hounds are not over-ridden and can be counted.

At the end of the day, DO thanks the Masters and say Good-night

DO occasionally write letters of appreciation and thanks to hosts and to farmers over whose land you ride

DO acknowledge and thank members of the public who give way to you or are in any way helpful.

DO NOT ride over growing crops.

DO NOT crowd in gateways and jumping places.

When riding single file alongside growing crops, DO NOT bunch or overtake.

DO NOT ride up alongside the Masters or the Hunt Staff unless invited to do so.

DO NOT ride over mown verges.

DO NOT block roads.

DO NOT react to abuse from members of the public who are opposed to hunting.

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‘A Hunting Manual’ by Anne Fieldsend

The Burton Hunt are delighted to welcome visitors for a days hunting. We ask that anyone interested in visiting the Burton Hunt make contact with the hunt secretary before hand to discuss timing, location and where to park.

For anoyone hoping to join the Burton Hunt who does not own a horse, it is possible to hire and horse for the day. Please follow the below link to find contact details for local hunt hirelings.