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So you are thinking of coming out hunting with the East Anglian Bloodhounds. GREAT! Everyone is very welcome, on horseback or on foot.

People who bring dogs to meets are requested to keep them well away from the hounds and if you then follow the hunt you must ensure your dog stays on a lead at all times to prevent him running after the pack and/or causing trouble within the pack or farm stock. 

To receive the meet card that tells you where all our meets are, you must first become a member, contact Ann (below), to become a member is only £15 per year. Or download and complete the form Subscription Form

Meet cards will NOT be sent to non members.

Identity Card : When you become a member you will be issued with an identity card for Health and Safety purposes, Note : you can come out hunting without an Identity Card, please read Identity Card for further information

Contact : Phone Ann on 01787 269349 on  or before the Saturday for details and to make sure the meet has not changed.

Directions : If you phone Ann for directions please make sure you have a map of the area in front of you. Or look at the link on the Meet Card

Riding : You will need to have a fit horse to hunt with the EAB and You must be able to ride well enough to ride a fast canter with some tight corners for up 6 miles, and stay in control of your horse. 

Novice/ beginner riders are advised not to come out for the fist time in the middle of the season, start with the training days. 

Insurance : Every rider must have their own liability insurance cover and bring proof to every meet as it will be checked. If you do not have it you may not be allowed to ride.

Timing : Be sure to arrive at the meet with at least half an hour to spare.

Cap : Make yourself known to Dora and Brenda before you get on your horse,  they will collect your cap from you.

DRESS CODE  

Masters wear a scarlet coat with yellow collar , although Fiona wears  blue/black coat with yellow collar.

Fieldmaster and other people with authority wear a yellow collar.

YOU : Before opening meet : Hacking jacket (rat catcher) with a tie.

Opening meet onwards : Blue or black hunt coat with stock, light jodhpurs with black or blue velvet covered hat. Or a rat catcher  is acceptable.

Children : hacking jacket (rat catcher) all season. No need to buy hunt coats.

Your Horse : Must be clean, smart with clean safe tack. Plaiting is up to you. If your horse is new to hunting put a GREEN ribbon in its tail, people should then give you space. RED ribbon means he kicks, if your horse has kicked before put one on, people will stay clear.

RULES please also read Hunting Rules

At all times stay behind your Field Master (Nikki Lancaster), never get too close to hounds or over ride them.

Always turn your horse to face the hounds so none get kicked (biggest hunting sin).

Respect the land you are on and stay to headlands (unless told otherwise) - listen to your field master and do what he tells you.

Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Always pass back messages through the field  i.e. single file, shut gate, ware wire or hole.

Hounds and whips come first, give way to them and tell the person ahead ("hound / whip on your left / right") if one is trying to come up through the field AND LET THEM PAST.

Sayings and Meanings

"Hold hard" stop your horse as quick as possible .

"Ware" wire / hole etc. Warning Hazard be careful and always pass back the message.

"Hounds please"  Hounds are passing through the field, please turn your horse to them and let them through.

Foot Followers.