IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You can choose a 5 or 10 mile option. You can head back at any time of course. It is very clearly marked. The 10 mile option takes between 90 and 150 minutes depending on your pace.

You choose! it is really just a chance to hack on lovely paths and margins with permission of the landowners. Ride as fast or slow as you like. Pass other riders considerately.

There are usually some logs along the route which you can jump or go around as you wish.

Your usual casual hacking attire. The most important thing is YOUR COMPANY! Please don't worry too much about your attire.

The first riders leave at 8.30 AM Last riders start at 2 PM. You can choose whether you prefer an early or later start time. Nearer the date you will be given a more accurate departure time. This is to spread the field as comfortably as possible and avoid a rush hour!

email dunstonrides@gmail.com for your entry form. you can use this to request your preferred start time.

YES!! You and your horse MUST be fully insured in order to participate in any event organised by the Dunston Harriers. The Countryside Alliance and BHS have affordable insurance options. Please do not participate unless you have the correct, current insurance. Countryside Alliance and The BHS offer FREE insurance with their subscription. countryside-alliance.org bhs.org.uk

Absolutely! It's a great chance to catch up and we love to welcome new people. Everyone is most welcome!

£25 for adults £10 for children Please book your places and if possible pay in advance via bank transfer. All details will be on the booking form. Please email dunstonrides@gmail.com for booking form.

The hounds start to get back into work after their long summer holidays. You have an opportunity to ride out with the hounds, The Huntsman, other hunt staff and riders without following a trail. It's a great way to introduce yourself and your horse to hounds and see whether you enjoy it! It's a good way to keep fit and enjoy a day in the countryside outside the trail hunting season.

No one has to jump! We always have an easy route around any obstacle. There is no pressure either way. We want YOUR company and we want you to enjoy it.

YES!! You and your horse MUST be fully insured in order to participate in any event organised by the Dunston Harriers. The Countryside Alliance and BHS have FREE insurance with their subscription. Please do not participate unless you have the correct, current insurance.

Clean and tidy hacking attire. The most important thing is YOUR COMPANY! No one will be turned away as long as they are safely dressed and preferably in muted colours.

Absolutely! We love to welcome new people!

The meet location varies and you will be notified shortly before via Whatsapp. You should contact us to let us know you are thinking of coming and we will be happy to add you to the Whatsapp group.

Yes! The hounds love being with people, especially children! All the hounds will have been raised in members' private homes once they are old enough to leave their mums. This is called puppy walking. It is up to the puppy walker to introduce the young hounds to all sorts of experiences, such as meeting other people and children; to see cats, chickens and other family pets. They are vaccinated and walked out on leads, learning basic manners, just like any other puppies. They return to the kennels at about 6-9 months of age and are gradually introduced to the pack by the kennel man who looks after all the hounds.

YES!! You and your horse MUST be fully insured in order to participate in any event organised by the Dunston Harriers. The Countryside Alliance and BHS have affordable insurance options. Please do not participate unless you have the correct, current insurance. Countryside Alliance and The BHS offer FREE insurance with their subscription. countryside-alliance.org bhs.org.uk

Absolutely not! Our purpose is to preserve the best traditions of hunting, whilst keeping in line with changing sentiments. Our enthusiastic hounds have adapted really well to following a scent laid in advance. If they catch a scent of a live animal we quickly head them off with our team of 'whippers in' and get them back onto the official laid trail.

One or two of our hunt team set off on horseback dragging a rope attached to a rag soaked in a smelly liquid (don't ask!) which the hounds are highly attracted to. They go on a route with the landowners consent. The route is chosen to be suitable for horses and riders of all abilities.

No one has to jump! We always have an easy route around any obstacle. There is no pressure either way. We want YOUR company and we want you to enjoy it. We try and find a few logs and ditches to pop over for those that enjoy it. Many peaople come to simply enjoy a 'Ride with hounds' and a friendly group.

Autumn trail hunting is early start meets. Times will be published on our whatsapp group. This can be anytime between 6AM to 10 AM. You will be warmly welcomed, whether it's your first time hunting or you are a regular with us! A bit of dutch courage (in the form of port) is always on hand. Upon return, tea, cakes and usually some pretty awesome sausage rolls will be waiting for our happy, tired hunters!

We request that payment is made in advance of the meet. Payment can be made by bank transfer. The account details are on the price list. We prefer bank transfer but if cash is your only method of payment please pay once you have arrived at the meet. Please contact us to request a copy of our new season's prices.

If it is your first time with us please email dunstonharriersinfo@gmail.com and let us know. We can then add you to our whatsapp group for all the latest information about the meet.

Tweed jacket with shirt and tie or a checked or coloured stock. Black, blue or brown velvet hat, brown long boots or brown short boots with brown gaiters, pale breeches, dark gloves. Hairnet for longer hair. The most important thing is YOUR COMPANY! No one will be turned away as long as they are safely dressed, clean, tidy and preferably in muted colours.

The meet locations are usually published a month in advance. We always endeavor to choose meet locations with plenty of space for trailers and lorries to park. The day before the meet we message you with the exact location using postcode and also 'What 3 Words'. If you are lucky enough to live near the meet, just hack over. Make sure you are on our whatsapp group for updates and details. Just email us on dunstonharriersinfo@gmail.com to be added to the whatsapp group.

Absolutely! Non-riders are an important part of our day. Friends ,family and local enthusiasts love to follow on foot, by bike, or car. They are also welcome to join us for a drink and bite to eat after the event. We encourage people to car share if possible to reduce congestion. Dogs on leads always please. There is a £5 cap (charge) per non-riding follower. Please pay before we set off.

YES!! You and your horse MUST be fully insured in order to participate in any event organised by the Dunston Harriers. The Countryside Alliance and BHS have FREE insurance with their subscriptions. Please do not participate unless you have the correct, current insurance.

Absolutely! We love to welcome new people!

Yes! The hounds love being with people, especially children! All the hounds will have been raised in members' private homes once they are old enough to leave their mums. This is called puppy walking. It is up to the puppy walker to introduce the young hounds to all sorts of experiences, such as meeting other people and children; to see cats, chickens and other family pets. They are vaccinated and walked out on leads, learning basic manners, just like any other puppies. They return to the kennels at about 6-9 months of age and are gradually introduced to the pack by the kennel man who looks after all the hounds.

YES!! You and your horse MUST be fully insured in order to participate in any event organised by the Dunston Harriers. The Countryside Alliance and BHS have affordable insurance options. Please do not participate unless you have the correct, current insurance. Countryside Alliance and The BHS offer FREE insurance with their subscription. countryside-alliance.org bhs.org.uk

YES!! You and your horse MUST be fully insured in order to participate in any event organised by the Dunston Harriers. The Countryside Alliance and BHS have affordable insurance options. Please do not participate unless you have the correct, current insurance. Countryside Alliance and The BHS offer FREE insurance with their subscription. countryside-alliance.org bhs.org.uk

Absolutely not! Our purpose is to preserve the best traditions of hunting, whilst keeping in line with changing sentiments. Our enthusiastic hounds have adapted really well to following a scent laid in advance. If they catch a scent of a live animal we quickly head them off with our team of 'Whippers in' and get them back onto the official laid trail.

One or two of our hunt team set off on horseback, dragging a rope attached to a rag soaked in a smelly liquid (don't ask!) which the hounds are highly attracted to. They go on a route with landowner's consent. The route is chosen to be suitable for horses and riders of all abilities.

No one has to jump! We always have an easy route around any obstacle. There is no pressure either way. We want YOUR company and we want you to enjoy it. We try and find a few logs and ditches to pop over for those that enjoy it. Many people come to simply enjoy a 'Ride with Hounds' and a friendly group.

We LOVE tradition. We really do our best to follow the old dress codes as far as possible. Hunting is a picturesque sport and it is partly the attire which keeps the charm alive. The following is just a guide for those who enjoy the tradition also! Main trail hunt season: Ladies wear Blue or black jacket, blue or black velvet hat, light jodhpurs, black long boots, white stock, black gloves, hairnet for long hair. Horses manes should be plaited. Autumn hunting: Ladies wear Tweed hacking jacket, velvet hat, light or darker plain jodhpurs, long brown boots, coloured or checked stock or tie, brown or cream gloves, hairnets for long hair. Horses manes needn't be plaited. Hound exercise: This is a relaxed affair. Your usual clean hacking turnout. Children: The same as adults in all cases but with short boots and ties instead of stocks. Men: The same as ladies... but preferably without the hairnet! The most important thing is YOUR COMPANY! The above is just a guide for those who enjoy the traditional. Clean, clothes, horses and tack are the most important thing, so please don't worry too much about the details of your attire. There are many fantastic used items available online and it's fun and not too expensive to get kitted out that way... we all love a bargain!

The meet locations are usually published a month in advance. We always endeavor to choose meet locations with plenty of space for trailers and lorries to park. The day before the meet we message you with the exact location using postcode and also 'What 3 Words'. If you are lucky enough to live near the meet, just hack over. Make sure you are on our whatsapp group for updates and details. Just email us on dunstonharriersinfo@gmail.com to be added to the whatsapp group.

Usually we assemble at the meet by 11 and depart at 11.30. You will be warmly welcomed, whether it's your first time hunting or you are a regular with us! A bit of dutch courage (in the form of port) is always on hand. Upon return, tea, cakes and usually some pretty awesome sausage rolls will be waiting for our happy, muddy hunters!

During the trail hunting season ( October to March) we meet every Tuesday and every Saturday at 11 am.

Please contact us by email via this link and request a full price list. This has various payment options, including pay on the day, pay monthly and full annual subscription.

If it is your first time with us please email dunstonharriersinfo@gmail.com and let us know. We can then add you to our whatsapp group for all the latest information about the meet.

Absolutely! Non-riders are an important part of our day. Friends ,family and local enthusiasts love to follow on foot, by bike, or car. They are also welcome to join us for a drink and bite to eat after the event. We encourage people to car share if possible to reduce congestion. Dogs on leads always please. There is a £5 cap (charge) per non-riding follower. Please pay before we set off.

YES!! You and your horse MUST be fully insured in order to participate in any event organised by the Dunston Harriers. The Countryside Alliance and BHS have FREE insurance with a subscription. Please do not participate unless you have the correct, current insurance.

Absolutely! We love to welcome new people!

Yes! The hounds love being with people, especially children! All the hounds will have been raised in members' private homes once they are old enough to leave their mums. This is called puppy walking. It is up to the puppy walker to introduce the young hounds to all sorts of experiences, such as meeting other people and children; to see cats, chickens and other family pets. They are vaccinated and walked out on leads, learning basic manners, just like any other puppies. They return to the kennels at about 6-9 months of age and are gradually introduced to the pack by the kennel man who looks after all the hounds.

YES!! You and your horse MUST be fully insured in order to participate in any event organised by the Dunston Harriers. The Countryside Alliance and BHS have affordable insurance options. Please do not participate unless you have the correct, current insurance. Countryside Alliance and The BHS offer FREE insurance with their subscription. countryside-alliance.org bhs.org.uk

YES!! You and your horse MUST be fully insured in order to participate in any event organised by the Dunston Harriers. The Countryside Alliance and BHS have affordable insurance options. Please do not participate unless you have the correct, current insurance. Countryside Alliance and The BHS offer FREE insurance with their subscription. countryside-alliance.org bhs.org.uk

We request that payment is made in advance of the meet. Payment can be made by bank transfer. The account details are on the price list. We prefer bank transfer but if cash is your only method of payment please pay once you have arrived at the meet. Please contact us to request a copy of our new season's prices.