Besides the landowners, we also depend on masters and huntsman for the enjoyment derived from a long season of hunting. The preservation of the centuries-old fox hunting spirit depends, more than anything else, on the continued observance of the rules of etiquette that distinguish this activity from simply riding casually around through the countryside. A properly turned-out field honors the landowners, shows them we take our sport seriously, and displays the appropriate spirit of tradition as they watch us ride by. I t is only through the graciousness of the landowners over whose property we ride that we are able to engage in this sport. While attire is important to maintaining the history and tradition of our sport, the foremost reason for rules regarding attire are that of safety for the horse and rider. If you’re not sure if what you have will be appropriate, contact the hunt master to be certain.M asters, officers, and staff endeavor to honor both the traditions of the sport and the practical considerations that help promote a safe and enjoyable day in the hunt field. Stock pins may be decorative.ĭon’t have some of these items? Don’t worry, most hunts are very understanding if it’s your first time, and it makes sense to test the waters and see if you like foxhunting before committing to buying the whole outfit, so do the best you can, even if your coat (mandatory) isn’t quite the right color, or you have half chaps instead of tall boots. Gloves: Black leather, brown leather, or string gloves. Leather belts are advised, as they can be substituted as a rein or stirrup leather if needed. Vest: Vests are optional but can be canary yellow, tattersall, plaid, or patterned.īoots: Black or brown dress or field boots.īelt: Belt should match the boots and shirt should be tucked in. Stock ties may be decorative, but other jewelry is discouraged. Stock tie: Any color stock tie except white during cubbing season, and for informal hunts white or any other color or plaid or patterned is alright, fastened with a horizontal stock pin.
Shirt: A light-colored, collared shirt with sleeves, or an Oxford shirt with a neck tie. If you don’t have one, a black or navy coat is fine, too. Long hair should be pinned up in a bun or tucked into your helmet with a hairnet.Ĭoat: Tweed (in many patterns) and muted earth tone coats are acceptable for informal hunts and cubbing or autumn hunting. For informal hunts, your helmet can be black or brown. Helmet or Riding Hat: An ASTM-approved helmet is generally recommended anytime you’re riding, especially if you’re jumping. Gloves: Gloves may be black or white, depending on the hunt. For some hunts, masters and red coats will wear white breeches.īoots: Black leather dress boots are traditional, although many riders wear field boots (with laces).īelt: Belt should be black and shirt should be tucked in. Vest: A canary yellow or a tattersall vest is acceptable for most hunts.īreeches: Tan, buff, or canary breeches. Some hunts specify a different type of pin, but a plain, straight, gold pin is a classic safe choice. Stock tie: A plain white stock tie should be fastened with a plain, gold pin. Shirt: White, long-sleeved (like a show shirt), tucked in. Never wear a red coat unless you have earned it and are supposed to! Three buttons in front, two buttons on each cuff. Some hunts specify navy, hunter green, or other colored coats for the members and/or masters, but black is usually a safe choice. Top hats should only be worn with coats with tails.Ĭoat: Black, lightweight for warm weather or wool frock for winter. Long hair should be pinned up in a bun or tucked into your helmet with a hairnet. For formal hunts, your helmet should be black velvet, with the bows in back pointing up (unless you’re a member of the staff). Helmet or Riding Hat: Although you might see some riders wearing top hats or hunt caps without a chinstrap, an ASTM-approved helmet is generally recommended anytime you’re riding, especially if you’re jumping.
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