NEW!
Fox Hunter Safety Clinics

To quote Larry Byers, Ex.MFH Santa Fe Hunt, and current Whipper-In for the Aiken hounds, “It is always good to be reminded that hunting is an inherently dangerous sport. Time spent in these clinics is invaluable to both seasoned and beginner foxhunters, as it’s quite easy to become complacent about things, which can lead to mishaps!”

The purpose of the Fox Hunter Safety Clinics is education – to raise rider awareness, thereby promoting better sport. All are welcome to attend – from the maiden foxhunter to experienced horses and riders.  We are confident that our clinic can provide a valuable learning experience for beginners, green horses, jumping, non-jumping and seasoned hunt pairs alike.

Topics Covered

Safety, Balance, Control, Confidence, and Fun are the prerequisites to a great day of hunting. Without one you cannot have the other. Lellie’s Fox Hunter Safety Clinics are about identifying - and practicing - those skills repeatedly.

Learning how a horse thinks and processes various tests put before him is discussed. “Kicking zones,” for example; or how to handle hounds and high traffic both at speed... and standing still. The most important thing about the GO is the WHOA!”

Hunting Etiquette is also addressed. In today’s busy world, many new foxhunters have not grown up hunting - or even riding. As we all know, there is much to learn about what is expected out in the field!

Clinic Format

• Riders are encouraged to ask questions and raise issues experienced in the field, or with their individual horses.
  
  
• Situations are then created and simulated to clarify how to rectify individual problems, such as pulling, balance, stopping, group issues, waiting, speed work , ect.
  
  
• After individual issues are addressed, riders are sent off in groups to more accurately simulate hunting conditions.

Specifics/How to Register

• One clinic consists of three (3) two-hour sessions held 1x/week.
  
  
• Sessions are held once per week (currently in the Hitchcock Woods), are limited to 6 riders per session.
  
  
• Riders are expected to pay in full by the first session. Cost is $195.00.
  
  
• After the initial three sessions, riders may re-apply for another clinic, or individual/private instruction can be arranged.
  
  
• Clinics can be arranged in other hunt countries as well with groups being divided according to rider requests and abilities.

If you have questions, require further information, or would like to schedule a Fox Hunter Clinic in your area, please contact Lellie at (803) 643 0138.
 
To apply please Download/Print Application Form and send to Dawn Beckering, or contact via email.