- All riders and hilltoppers must sign a Liability Release form.
- Greet the masters and staff on arrival at the meet and thank them at the end of the meet for the days' sport.
- Be on hand early enough to warm up your horse, as the hunt will move out promptly at the hour designated.
- Should you wish to leave the field, please request permission of the Field Master or the Field Secretary.
- Remember to show courtesy and consideration at all times to the landowners, without whose continuing support we would not be able to hunt.
- No one is allowed to ride on hunt country at any time other than a scheduled hunt activity.
- Do not ride over wet or newly planted fields--keep to the edges even if the staff rides through the field.
- Close all fences and gates to prevent livestock from escaping.
- Refrain from smoking at all times.
- Do not run into other horses to stop your horse. If you horse is unmanageable, please excuse yourself and take it home.
- If your horse kicks, tie a red ribbon in its tail and keep clear of other riders by riding to the rear of the field.
- Do not allow large gaps to develop in the field.
- Do not circle in front of other horses.
- Do not pass other horses too close or at too high a speed.
- Keep a horse's length between you and the next horse.
- When following at a fence, do not jump until the horse in front of you has cleared the fence and is a stride away. If your horse refuses the fence, please move to the back of the field.
- Never get in front of the Field Master.
- Listen for "Staff, Please" or "Ware Hound" and then make room for the Huntsman or staff, and hounds. Always move out of their path and turn your horse's head toward them.
- Do not talk to a hound as this may distract them from hunting.
- After hunting has begun, please refrain from all unnecessary conversation and loud laughter-either in the field or in the gate group. The noise makes it difficult for the staff to hear the hounds, the Huntsman, or the horn. It may cause the hounds to become diverted from their work.
- Members of the field should ride according to the honors as given, or by specific invitation of the Field Master. The field should be ranked in the following manner:
- Field Master
- By invitation of a NHH MFH, Ex-MFHs & MFHs of other hunts
- Gentlemen & Ladies with colors
- Gentlemen & Ladies with buttons
- Gentlemen & Lady members
- Visitors & Guests with their sponsor
- Juniors with colors
- Juniors
- Members of other hunts may have their colors honored by a NHH Master and would then ride accordingly within the field.
- When riding with other hunts, request persmission to wear your colors before arrival at the meet.
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