tootsietoo
Well-Known Member
OK, so I guess it's all a jolly now that we're trail hunting but.....
Does your field master often take the field on a little trip over some appealing fences? Where I used to hunt, I was occasionally aware of the field master having a bit of a spin round, but the majority of us were standing on a hill somewhere enjoying watching! And it didn't seem to happen that often.
With the pack I have started hunting with in the past couple of years, it seems to be a common occurance. In fact a large chunk of the field seems to aim to stay out only til 1.30 or 2ish and to have jumped as many hedges in that time as they can and aren't too bothered about what hound action is happening! For instance, I know that from our local meet they almost always immediately gallop over 3 fields and 4 fences to get to the first covert.
When I started hunting I was always taught not to jump or gallop unless you had to when hounds were running - save yourself and your horse for the important bits!
What about yours?
Does your field master often take the field on a little trip over some appealing fences? Where I used to hunt, I was occasionally aware of the field master having a bit of a spin round, but the majority of us were standing on a hill somewhere enjoying watching! And it didn't seem to happen that often.
With the pack I have started hunting with in the past couple of years, it seems to be a common occurance. In fact a large chunk of the field seems to aim to stay out only til 1.30 or 2ish and to have jumped as many hedges in that time as they can and aren't too bothered about what hound action is happening! For instance, I know that from our local meet they almost always immediately gallop over 3 fields and 4 fences to get to the first covert.
When I started hunting I was always taught not to jump or gallop unless you had to when hounds were running - save yourself and your horse for the important bits!
What about yours?
