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WELCOME TO THE ESSEX HUNT WEBSITE
Ring the Hunt Line 01371-859852 for details or Hunt enquiries
or email to essexhunt@btconnect.com
Pictures taken Feb 7th 2009
FORTHCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR
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ESSEX HUNT FASHION SHOW sponsored by MUSTO
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ESSEX HUNT
The Essex hunt was established in 1785 by Messrs J & D Rounding, who were Masters, and on their retirement in 1805 new boundaries were constituted. It is reported that hunting was carried out in the district almost a century earlier by a pack which was bought down from the Essex and Norfolk country.
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The hunt has a long and interesting history which is well worth researching . One of the longest standing Masters was H J Conyers Esq. He devoted over 40years to the Essex hunt. Normal hunt colours are worn, but the ladies (by invitation) can sport a distinctive Birds-eye blue spotted collar. Evening Dress: Scarlet coat, white facings, Hunt buttons. (Only members of the Hunt Club and farmers to whom it has been presented are qualified to wear the Hunt button.)
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The opening meet attracts more than 200 spectators and is held on the first Monday in November. The Essex Hunt at present have one Master.
Mr Simon Marriage :- Master since 1997
CAN ANYONE GO HUNTING ?
The Essex Hunt are a very friendly group who particularly welcome newcomers to try a days hunting and if you enjoy it, you can subscribe just like you would to a golf club or other organization. Children are especially welcome and we have a good hardcore of Pony Club members who regularly attend.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ?
Most newcomers worry about whether they and their horse would be OK etc., etc., Most horses in their past 'Life' will have been hunted and normally settle in quite easily with 'the field', after all they are naturally a herd animal. However, if you are unsure a green ribbon in your horses tail indicates its first few times out. A red ribbon will indicate to steer clear, as the horse may kick. It is possible to hire horses, and the hunt should be able to tell you who to contact.
WHAT DO I WEAR ?
A suitable hard hat with black velvet and preferably the ribbons tucked away (as only the masters and hunt staff display ribbons) A tweed coat for autumn hunting (September to end of October) and black for November onwards (hunting proper). A plain stock, cream breaches/jodhpurs and black boots - Speak to a hunt member if you have not got all the kit as newcomers are welcomed in any event.
CAN I JUST FOLLOW ON FOOT ?
Most definitely ! You are most welcome to just come and see the hunt. It's a good idea when you first come to make yourself known to a hunt member when you arrive so someone can explain to you who is who, what's going on and why. Often the meets start from a village pub or lawn meet, whereupon the traditional stirrup cup or glass of port and the odd sausage roll can be enjoyed.
SOCIAL EVENTS
All foot followers and mounted normally join the Essex Hunt Supporters Club (just £10 per year) Twice a year 'The Essex Hunter' booklet is distributed providing information on the kennels, hounds, news and forthcoming events (from the Hunt Ball to a mouse racing night and inter-hunt rounders matches etc) A meet card is also provided. Vicky Boultwood is the Secretary of the supporters Club and will be happy to hear from you on 01245-420897
THE ESSEX HUNT
Welcome anyone to join them - so long as you are interested in country sports. You are likely to learn a considerable amount about the management of the countryside and many of your questions will be answered. Most leave their first day hunting whether on foot or horse with an exciting memory - and the want to return !!
THE ESSEX HUNT STRONGLY ENCOURAGE EVERYONE INTERESTED IN COUNTRY SPORTS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE COUNTRYSIDE ALLIANCE.