HUNTING ETIQUETTE
The following suggestions will help those not familiar with hunting to better understand the etiquette of the sport.

*Visitors and Guests are welcomed by the Club at all runs. There is a small social 'cap' which permits visitors to participate in STIRRUP CUP and AFTERNOON TEA at the HUNT. Where a member has guests at a Hunt it is their responsibility to pay the cap to membership officer.

*Upon arrival it is customary to greet the Master and introduce any guest with you.

Male riders are encouraged to remove their cap when being addressed by the Master, when mounted, if safe to do so.  

*Members seeking qualifications must notify the Master before the hunt starts and if he is satisfied with the horse and rider's performance will sign their card at the conclusion of the Hunt.

*Do not impede others while traversing a jump.

*Correct adult hunting attire is: A black cap, pink coat with charcoal collar, white breeches, white shirt and stock and black boots with tan tops. However, a hacking jacket with fawn or white jodhpurs is permissible. Riders are only permitted to wear a "pink" (coat for males and collar on black jacket for females) at the invitation of the Master and should then do so at all hunts thereafter (except Preliminary Runs and Informal Days).

*Members MUST wear the ASA approved riding hats which are now available in Traditional Hunting style and colour.

*Always turn yourself and your horse out as well as you are able to afford, as a compliment to the Club, Master and Landowners. If dress standard is insufficient the Master will order the person to retire.

*Please be on time for hunts. If however you do arrive late, travel along the roadside until you meet the Master and then request permission from him or the Field Master to join the field. Similarly if you wish to retire from the Hunt, seek permission from either of them to do so. Never dismount prior to the Master or without seeking the Master's permission. After Stirrup Cup, do not remount before the Master.

*Always stay 20 metres behind the Field Master. Adhere strictly to any instructions that the Master or Field Master may give. Never take a jump that the Master hasn't, unless he or the Field Master has given the field permission to do so.

*If you happen to be riding a horse that kicks, keep it out of the way of people, horses and riders and tie a red ribbon on it's tail. Please keep both green and kicking horses towards the rear of the field.

*Do not smoke while mounted.  Attend to your horse before proceeding to stirrup cup or afternoon tea. Do not begin afternoon tea prior to the Master.

*At the conclusion of the Hunt, riders must assemble mounted, to be formally dismissed by the Master. Riders should then join in wishing The Master, "Good Evening". Also, if you have enjoyed the Hunt, tell the Convener and Landholders present as an expression of thanks and appreciation.

*Do not leave the Hunt venue until the Toast to the Landholder(s) has been concluded.

GOOD HUNTING AND DO NOT LITTER