Foxhounds, Bloodhounds or Other?

[rcm_73]

I am interested in taking my new and v green 6.y.o. TBx out hunting, would it be best to go with foxhounds or bloodhounds or any other? And for what reason(s)? Don't particularly need to jump just yet (we're still on a little pole and a few ditches at home!) so would just like to go for a bit of a run and experience for both of us. Any advice welcomed!

 

[hunteress]

the field isn't as fast with foxhounds as the bloodhounds I would ring both secretarys and ask when they have a quiet day to suit you and your horse why don't you wait till auterm hunting starts again hurry the season is ending soon, have fun.

 

[runaway]

I personally would not take your horse with the bloodhounds or draghounds unless you have full confidence in your stopping ability and that he is as fit as possible. My reasons are because the experience I have (and I will say it was only the once that I went with my dad) of draghounds are that as soon as they hit the trail they go and fast. The pace is maintained until they have a "break" then they're off again. Several people had breaking difficulties when I was out and it was IMO quite dangerous and disorganised.

Fox hunting, although changed now, has the unpredictability giving it a more sedate manner but still has the chance for a canter/gallop and I personally would say it would be a better place to take your youngster for a "bit of a run". People who hunt (I'm sorry this will offend people and it is by my own admission an un-educated judgement) have a different "outlook" to those that drag or blood hunt in that they aim to keep going for as long as poss so take it steady and there are more manners in the foxhunting field, all IMHO.

 

[rcm_73]

Thanks for that, i had originally planned to go out with foxhounds but then someone local said she was a member of the local bloodhounds and took groups of people to 'look after'. I will ring my local hunt and see if there's anything suitable left for this season. Many thanks.

 

[smilincow21]

To be honest if I were you, I would hold back a season and start off with cubbing in Autumn. The early starts are awful but its the best way to start youngsters off! At least thats what Im doing with mine! Then they will be a bit more clued up for the start of the season!

 

[runaway]

To be honest if I were you, I would hold back a season and start off with cubbing in Autumn. The early starts are awful but its the best way to start youngsters off! At least thats what Im doing with mine! Then they will be a bit more clued up for the start of the season!

I second your idea entirely silversong, that would be the very best way of introducing a youngster, I had totally forgotten about autumn hunting! Still the sights and sounds but in a more "reserved" manner.

I think that is the most sensible way and would follow silversongs suggestion of being patient and waiting till autumn.