Vocab
The person who the riders follow?
Field Master
What age can a horse be ridden in a hunt?
Any age
What is a hound who has never been hunted?
Unentered
What is the scarlet colored coat that the staff wear called?
A pink or pinque coat
What is said when the fox is viewed?
Tally-Ho!
A pair of hounds?
A couple
What breed of horse can be ridden in a hunt?
Any breed
No
Can the Master of Fox Hounds and the Field Master be the same person?
Yes
What is a riot in a foxhunt?
The dogs follow a quarry they shouldn't
What is it called when the hunt temporarily loses scent of the fox?
"Check"
what should the horse be marked with if it is young or inexperienced?
A green ribbon in the tail
What are canines other than hounds called?
What kind of hunting did foxhunting originate from?
Stag Hunting
Beware
What are the huntsman staff called?
Whippers-In
Should you ever pass the Field Master?
No
How long does a hound hunt?
8-10 years, or until they start to slow
What time do traditional hunts meet?
11am
What is the Master of Fox Hounds?
The person who controls the hunt
Who takes care of, trains, and leads the hounds during a hunt?
The huntsman
When should the horse be saddled for the hunt?
Before- have the saddle on in the trailer, and bridle before exiting
What is it called when a hound is searching for a scent?
Feathering
Ratcatcher
What is it called when a scent is laid for the hounds to follow using a burlap sack?
Drag hunting