Riding to hounds in America: An introduction for foxhunters [Paperback] William P. Wadsworth

Description

This book is designed to be a guide for the transition from rider to foxhunter. It covers preliminary matters such as arrangements to hunt and thoughts on horse, tack, clothing, and final preparations for the day before. There follows a brief chapter on hounds, an explanation of the way hunts are organized, a chapter on the fox, and one on the way the hunt actually functions in the field. Perhaps the most important chapter for the novice is the one on etiquette, by means of which the beginner may avoid some of the pitfalls which may make him appear impolite. The author has drawn heavily on the writings and experiences of foxhunters, both past and present. [From the Preface] Glossary of Terms at the back