Home Hunt Officials Membership What to Expect Etiquette Dress Code Safety Code Hunt Diary Kennel News Merchandise Noticeboard Gallery Site Map Members of the Masters of Draghounds & Bloodhounds Association MAIN CONTACTS Master Andrew van Oostrum MDH Mob: 07831 317165 Email Hon. Sec Kirstie Burrows Mob: 07831 251051 Email Supporters' Club Barry Siefert Tel: 0208 201 5510 Mob: 07836 311555 Merchandise Barry Siefert Tel: 0208 201 5510 Mob: 07836 311555 DVD Cherry Vasey Tel: 0118 934 3627 Email Web Author Lotte Earnshaw Email ADVERTISING SPACE If you would like to advertise your business on this website please email our Drag Hunt Secretary Kirstie Burrows or call her on 07831 251051 for information on prices and availability

What To Expect Last edited: 15 January 2010 Speed Fences Horse/Rider Fitness Hounds Foot Followers Hunt Tea Speed Contrary to popular belief, drag hunting is conducted at a sensible pace and the routes are planned with loops and checks to ensure it is not simply a mad dash in a straight line across country. We always have a second Fieldmaster out to show the way for Novices and first-timers. Winchfield - 11 October 2009 Photo by courtesy of waynejonesphotography.com Top Fences   Winchfield - 11 October 2009 Photos by courtesy of waynejonesphotography.com Each Meet consists of a 3 or 4 pre-determined routes or "Lines" across the surrounding countryside, which will include a number of natural and man-made fences to jump. The Lines are decided by the Drag Hunt Masters with the permission of the farmers. Each Line is walked by the Drag Hunt Masters and Huntsman two days before the Meet to ensure that the routes are safe and to mark the jumps. We endeavour to provide a wide range of fences to cater for all abilities and aspirations. The greatest care is taken to ensure the fences are sited in suitable and safe locations and alternative exits are provided wherever possible. Unless indicated, all Meets are suitables for novice riders. The vast majority of fences range between 2ft - 3ft. At these Meets, if there is a bigger fence, there is ALWAYS a smaller alternative or gateway. Please note there are four or five Meets during the Season that are not defined as suitable for novice riders and if you are unsure whether they are suitable for you, please contact our Drag Hunt Secretary: Mrs Kirstie Burrows 07831 251051 kirstieburrows2009@sky.com Top Horse/Rider Fitness A day's drag hunting generally consists of 3 or 4 Lines of approximately 2 miles each. There will be something between 30 - 50 fences to jump during the day. We rest for about 20 minutes between each Line. In order for you to maximise your pleasure, we suggest that you and your horse have done sufficient fitness preparation to ensure that the day does not unnecessarily exert either of you. Winchfield - 11 October 2009 Photo by courtesy of waynejonesphotography.com Top Hounds Winchfield - 11 October 2009 Photo by courtesy of waynejonesphotography.com We have 7 couple of hounds which are used at each Meet. They sound superb when in full cry and are rewarded at the end of the Meet. Top Foot Followers Foot followers are actively encouraged and there is a large non-riding section of the Drag Hunt who regularly support and derive as much pleasure from watching and being involved as those that ride. In order to minimise our carbon footprint we have a tradition of sharing space in suitable vehicles. There are further restrictions placed upon us when using military areas and it is important that we fill each vehicle to capacity in order to maximise the number of people that can follow and observe the thrills of drag hunting. Winchfield - 11 October 2009 Photo by courtesy of waynejonesphotography.com Top Hunt Tea Manor Farm - 15 March 2009 Photo by courtesy of www.digitalpicy.co.uk We always end our drag hunting day with a Hunt Tea where everyone is welcome after hounds and horses are put away. This is either provided by the Drag Hunt Supporters Club or held in the local pub depending on the Meet venue. Foot followers are kindly asked to make a contribution towards the Hunt Tea in the Donations Tin provided. Top If you wish to find out more about us, please contact our Drag Hunt Secretary: Mrs Kirstie Burrows 07831 251051 kirstieburrows2009@sky.com Home Hunt Officials Membership What to Expect Etiquette Dress Code Safety Code Hunt Diary Kennel News Merchandise Noticeboard Gallery Site Map Report errors on this site: admin@earnshaw100.wanadoo.co.uk Copyright © 2010 The Sandhurst Draghunt Limited trading as the SC&RMAS Draghunt Registered Company No. 7122172 All Rights Reserved