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I've just been advised by a friend that the local hunt is having their first cubbing meet tomorrow morning. I'd love to take my 5yo as he's very green and its bound to be dead quiet. I'm wondering if they'd mind someone just turning up?? Too late really to call the secretary... Friend thinks its fine & all very informal, but don't want to be rude.

Posted in here rather than hunting forum because I need to make a decision sooner rather than later lol.

Thanks :)
 
If there is an email address, try that, explain as above, if you dont get a reply just turn up IN PLENTY OF TIME, introduce yourself when you get there, and be prepared to come home if they have a problem with you coming. Remember your green ribbon and make sure you know the etiquette. (sorry you probably do but just to be on the safe side).

I am a v novice hunter but had to get going on my own so do know about that part! :)
 
I think you need to email and explain you will turn up just out of courtesy, even if noone reads it before the meet at least you have done the right thing if you see what I mean! Is your friend going with you? If so she'll need to make the introduction and you can then ask permission to join.

I once asked permission for a friend to way in advance and at the meet I couldn't get to the Secretary to introduce her as she was busy. Whilst I was waiting for the right time to interrupt she actually went up to my friend and was not happy that she was there without permission, it was only when I explained who she was etc that she was ok. I know all hunts are different but just follow etiquette and you will be fine.

Have fun, you'll love it!!
 
You need to contact the Hunt Sec asap - our first morning Autumn Hunting is by invite only, and you need to bear in mind Autumn Hunting is more about hound training than fun for the field, so they may not want inexperienced horses out so early in the season.
 
No sorry not my hunt - just going on how ours works.

Don't want to put you off and some hunts have a more relaxed 'etiquette' than others.
 
Is your friend going with you?

Does she have the Seretarys number so she can send a text tonight?

I really don't want to put you off & they are all different but ours would not be happy with you turning up unannounced. If you can't text anyone at least send the email.
 
There's no email that I can find, and if they have a website with contact details I can't find it :/. Friend might come on foot.
 
I would whack this in hunting forum as you just don't know if somone reading can help.

Having said that I doubt the sec would appreciate a phone call at this time of night if they are planning on being out at 6am tomorrow am!?

Good luck and hope all goes smoothly if you do attend.
 
OP...it would appear that LEC on here hunts (or at least used to hunt) with the W&B - trying PMing him/her for advice as to whether you would be welcome unannounced. I hunt with two packs....one would welcome you with open arms, the other.....well, less said the better!
 
If your friend is a subscriber or a regular known to the Secretary then I would ask her to be there and make sure you both turn up early. Ask your friend to speak to the Sec and then if all ok to introduce you.

If your friend isn't known or can't turn up then go in plenty of time and seek out the Secretary straight away, explain your predicament ( late tonight, couldn't find contact details etc ) and ask permission to join. I'm sure it will be fine.

Make sure you're correctly turned out and follow hunt etiquette, when you leave make sure you say goodnight and thank you.
 
There will be other days. Why not go on foot, introduce yourself and ask about going along next time

It will give you a chance to suss it out
 
Argh... Internet... Is... Dying...

Thanks all for advice, friend is known to them and hopefully can come along, so fingers crossed. Would really like to go tomorrow as its bound to be quiet.

Thanks again!
 
how sad that any organisation would be unhappy for new members to turn up and politely introduce themselves so long as they behave well on the day. No wonder hunting is seen as toffs and snobs!
 
Glad you had a good time!

And in reply to SusieT - how nice of you to make such a 'pleasant' sweeping generalisation about hunting folk!
 
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SusieT - I think some hunts can be a little 'stand off ish' with newcomers recently due to the number of sab 'attacks' that have happened of late - and I use the word 'attack' on purpose. Monitors I dont mind - but people with knives making stabbing motions to children's ponies I do - (of course this was reported at the time)

Glad you had a good time OP - hopefully see you again soon - Reports always welcomed in the hunting forum :)
 
Better to welcome newcomers ( on horseback particularly-unlikely to be sabs although not impossible) and give a positive impression rather than the 'closed' shop impression
 
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