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There was an interesting column by Nigel Peel a few weeks ago about the Holloa and its place in the new world of trail hunting. Apparently he believes that it is still an important part of participating in a days hunting.

Now I have a problem which I have never admitted. I can't holloa. I seem to have no problem with yelling at my children at the top of my voice across 2 fields, but if I try to make a holloa come out, it just sticks in my throat! Fortunately I have never been caught out as there always seems to have been someone nearby who can do the job, but can anyone tell me how?? Or will anyone else admit to the same affliction?
 
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I have tried holloaring a couple of times as it seems like something that I would be able to do being a bit loud generally....however the only time that ive tried it I sounded like a ghostly version of a teenage boy going through puberty....I am neitehr a ghost or a prepubescent boy. I tried practising on my own but just felt like a prat....not i just dont bother! :D
 
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OOh we all had a great time at one of the Countryside marches ..a holloa started at the front and sort of rippled it`s way through to the back,a good oppotunity to practice and not look a prat! :D
 
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But any tips on technique anyone? :D And sound to aim for - a sort of WAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW???

It's more than a shout isn't it - it's more one of those screams (which I have only managed a handful of times, eg when dog was nearly under the wheels of a car, and other similarly scary things) that hurts your throat.
 
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Whooooooooooooooooooooy is what I have done in the past and it has had a response from the huntsman. This was taught to me by the kennel huntsman so perhaps he knew it was me and is why he responded.:D
 
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Long ago, the BFSS made a hunting video as a sort of ' foxhunting explanation', long before the ban. I think it was the Wordcestershire Hunt which was featured, and there was a brilliant 'holloa' on that as the fox went away - a sort of drawn out scream. As for practising, the best place is in your car when you are driving alone with all windows closed!

Please don't holla if you visit the Exmoor, though ( when the ban is lifted) - it may not be the right fox, so generally holloas were not allowed.!!

Any of the old hands know if that video was ever put out on CD/DVD?
 
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lmao!! I think I understand now! but everyone's different versions is confusing me still a little.... I think maybe you should all do a demonstration of your own versions video it bang it on you tube and post the links on here so I can be educated in the different types of Holloaing! ;);)
 
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yes that's a good point billyslad, I will ask him sometime whether it's something he wants us to do or not. If not, I don't need to worry!
 
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oakash said:
....Please don't holla if you visit the Exmoor, though ( when the ban is lifted) - it may not be the right fox, so generally holloas were not allowed.!!
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This!

Extract from our Hunt Etiquette (pre ban obviously!)

If you view a fox, do not holler - merely hold up your hat or hankerchief or simply stand in your srirrups (in the case of a mounted follower) holding your whip / riding crop high
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Of course this doesnt meam you can't practise it in the bath ;)
 
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