Beware of horses with red ribbons in their tail – indicates they may kick (or green ribbon means young horse). If your pony is likely to kick you must put a red ribbon in its tail and keep to the back of the field. Please try and make sure your brakes work – the hunting field is not a race track! It is very important that you are polite to others and do not use any bad language or loud voices. Whilst jumping please don’t get too close to the one in front. If you do stop, get out of the way as quickly as possible to allow others through. If you do not wish to jump there is always an adult who can show you a safe route around the fences. Do not attempt to jump by an open gate. Walk over wooden bridges and wait at the far side until the next horse has crossed behind you. Always follow where the Field Master has gone, keeping well into the side when on arable land, look out for holes and do not get too close to the horse in front. Always pass back messages (for example “Gate Please” – which means gate is to be closed by last person; etc). Keep your pony away from hounds and always face it towards hounds should they come past you. Should you fall, remember to thank the person who brings your pony back to you. Most of all have an enjoyable day.
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