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Foxhunting Attire

Attire is determined by the season. There are two seasons, cub hunting and formal. The cubbing season is dedicated to conditioning horses and hounds for chasing the quarry for longer periods of time. The formal season begins after the blessing (opening meet).

The cubbing season allows for less formal attire called "ratcatcher". Ratcatcher normally refers to a dark sport coat or hacking jacket and a shirt and tie or turtle neck shirt. In warmer climates coats are not required.

The formal season calls for black leather boots, neutral color breeches, black or navy hunting coat, shirt with a tie or stock tie and a protective hat. The stock tie, fastened with a plain gold safety pin, can serve as a bandage for man, hound or horse in case of an accident.

Cornwall Hounds and Fox River Valley Hunt is dedicated to the excitement of the sport, not the dress code. Our members can wear ratcatcher anytime and most members only wear formal on weekends after the Blessing. In other words, formal attire is not mandatory after the Blessing. Members can wear ratcatcher on Saturday's if they prefer.