The rules of etiquette for fox hunting have been in place for many years, and shared by many hunts. While certain regional adaptations may have occurred due to individual circumstances, the core values remain the same:
Etiquette is merely treating others with respect and courtesy. As such hunt field etiquette needs to be viewed within the context of the entire group effort, as well as the overall picture we wish to present to the public. Hence individual riders’ or horses’ normal habits may need modification to be considered helpful members of the group at large.
At times, in the heat of a run, it may be hard to remember some of these rules, but the more they are practiced the more automatic they become and the happier and safer the entire field will be.