To help you know what to wear for a day's hunting we have provided you with a guide. However, not having the right attire does should not stop you from joining in!
Just make sure you are safe, clean, tidy, dressed for the weather and no bright colours!
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Hunting
attire developed over the years to be practical to wear when faced with
the variety of weather conditions and terrain met during a day's hunting.
It has become an iconic symbol and part of the traditional spectacle of
hunting.
Since the ban we have allowed Hunt Staff to adjust their clothing according
to tradition. The most important part of the clothes you wear whilst hunting
is that they are safe and tidy. As a guide we have listed below the traditionally
accepted turn out.
Coats:
Tweed Coat during Hound Exercise Season and Black during the Main Season.
Hunt colours and buttons are awarded at the discretion of the Masters
only. The traditional Pink (as the Red Coats are known) are normally reserved
for Masters, Hunt Staff or those with special dispensation only.
Breeches: Tan or Buff. Jodphurs are acceptable for children.
Boots: Black with garter straps. Jodphur boots are acceptable for
children.
Hat: It is most important that you get a well fitting hat. This
could save your life so we recommend a skull cap with a black velvet cover.
Shirt & Stock: White shirt and white stock, fastened with a
plain gold pin.
Gloves: Black or brown
Children:
We recommend that all children wear a back or body protector.
Hair &
Jewellry: Always have your hair tied up and in a hairnet if long.
It is strongly advised to take off all jewellry especially earrings which
can get caught up in woodlands
Horses:
All horses should be neatly turned out, fit and well shod.
Plaiting: During Hound Exercise it is not necessary to plait your
horse but during the main season it is normal practice to plait.
Clipping: If you are hunting regularly then it is likely your horse
will be stabled and therefore a Hunter Clip is recommended. Hunting is
fast and muddy and a fully clipped horse is easier to clean, check for
injuries etc. However, if you keep your horse outside then a clip such
as a Trace Clip may be more suitable. It is a good idea to clip your horse
for comfort and ease of care.
Young/Inexperienced horses: It is adviseable to plait a green ribbon
in a young or inexperienced horse's tail to warn people not to crowd you
in the field.
Horses that Kick: If your horse kicks then you must plait a red
ribbon into the tail to warn other members of the field. Keep out of the
centre of the field and stay away from hounds!!
Other tips: Dress for the weather! Wear tights underneath your breeches and two pairs of socks. If you are hunting regularly it is a good investment to spend money on a specially made hunting coat as this will help keep out the cold and wet!
