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What to expect cubbing?
Thisnicknameisnotallowed · 25/08/2014 16:19
I've never been and heard it's more sedate. Is there usually less/no jumping? I want to take my youngster but have never been.
Also does it matter if you don't wear tweed but wear black instead?
Thanks.
Thisnicknameisnotallowed · 25/08/2014 18:20
Any knowledgeable hunting people about?
Pixel · 25/08/2014 20:45
There are a few people on here who hunt, hopefully they will be along to talk to you soon 
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shufflebum · 25/08/2014 20:54
Cubbing is usually far more relaxed, slower pace as horses and hounds aren't so fit and would be good for a youngster. Black is not correct for Cubbing but I wouldn't worry too much!
Have fun
Thisnicknameisnotallowed · 25/08/2014 20:56
Thank you. I will try and borrow a tweed then, I don't want to buy one in case horse is a loon or I hate it. is it shirt and tie or a stock?
Is it mostly standing around? I seem to have heard conflicting stories some say jumping and lots of gallops and others say it'll be mostly standing around. I guess key is choosing one which is known for being fairly quiet?
frostyfingers · 26/08/2014 10:05
It's more usually called "autumn hunting" these days or "autumn trailing" - it's to teach the young hounds how to follow a trail, it also helps getting horses (and riders) fit. It is much lower key than hunting after the opening meet, is usually early (6am) in the morning initially, although some hunts go early evening.
I wear a tweed jacket (nicked from my fil!), a checked shirt and a sober, country type tie (nicked from dh), jodhpurs, black hunting boots without spurs. Plaiting isn't necessary (and there's no way I'd be up plaiting at that time of day). It's a good introduction if you've a young horse as there are usually fewer people, and it's a good way of meeting people if you are new. Ring the Secretary to find out more. If you've not hunted before I'd definitely start this way as it's a lot less scary than going out first time after the opening meet.
70isaLimitNotaTarget · 26/08/2014 11:53
I was going to query if it's legal...but a quick Google search tells me it is.
When you say you want to take your "youngster" I'm hoping you mean a young horse rather than a young child
Because there will be opposition (in the form of Hunt Sabateours) so if you choose to do it, as a adult, your choice.
But it's not something I'd want a child to witness TBH (the action of the protesters as much as the action of hounds)
Thisnicknameisnotallowed · 26/08/2014 12:28
Thank you frosty, my livery yard will take me, so I'm hoping they will look after me a bit. Will ask yo which will be a quiet one to go to. Now need to pinch a jacket and shirt and tie from someone as all my shirts are stock shirts.
70, sadly my dc are very unhorsey. I do mean young horse. Pretty sure there are no active sabs in our area and as far as I'm aware it will all be within the law.
Hakluyt · 26/08/2014 12:41
If you must, wear rat catcher. Usually a lot of standing around.
Such fun surrounding a covert and helping to turn young foxes in for hounds to practice on. 
NigellasPeeler · 26/08/2014 12:45
ratcatcher not black.
There was just one sab when my dd went hunting who stood waving his arms about but they just gallopped past him.
besides sabs dont bother with legal hunts.
Thisnicknameisnotallowed · 26/08/2014 12:48
Is it ok to wear a wax coat over the top if it's wet?
at standing there waving arms.
NigellasPeeler · 26/08/2014 12:51
yes wax coat is good = also don't forget spare gloves, just cheap woolly ones...
Thisnicknameisnotallowed · 26/08/2014 13:19
Oh yes the one time I took previous horse hunting I forgot gloves he was a total loon and my hands were torn to shreds.
monsterowl · 26/08/2014 13:23
Cubbing? As in killing baby foxes? Well, apart from being illegal, it is absolutely grotesque. Absolute shame on you for even considering participating in it, let alone taking a child.
monsterowl · 26/08/2014 13:23
Thisnicknameisnotallowed · 26/08/2014 13:28
I'm not taking a child and afaik the hunt operates within the law.
Thisnicknameisnotallowed · 26/08/2014 13:56
Just to clarify I took previous horse actual hunting not cubbing and we only stayed out an hour as he was so silly. So my hunting experience is extremely limited.
frostyfingers · 26/08/2014 15:53
Monster - the only one talking about killing baby foxes is yourself - we are talking about trail hunting in case you hadn't noticed......
Kormachameleon · 26/08/2014 16:01
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Thisnicknameisnotallowed · 26/08/2014 16:43
Pretty sure plenty of children do go? I wouldn't hesitate to take mine if they were confident and competent enough.
BaldricksWife · 26/08/2014 16:55
Our local pack is very encouraging of the young generation and we frequently take them Autumn Hunting- the earlier in the season you go the quieter it is, as the opening meet approaches then it tends to be a bit livlier. Fabulous way to teach young people the lore of the countryside as well as appreciating and respecting its inhabitants. Hot cooked tatties afterwards are great too!
Pixel · 26/08/2014 21:32
Thisnicknameisnotallowed
Is that who I think it is previously name beginning with M, fond of pink ponies? If so I've been wondering how you are (if not ignore me ).
Thisnicknameisnotallowed · 26/08/2014 22:04
Nope, but I have spoken to you before.
plannedshock · 26/08/2014 22:32
I read this as CLUBBING. I was thinking jeez do not wear tweed to a club!
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