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Hunt Attire
Formal Hunt Attire | Each Hunt prescribes the proper foxhunting attire for that hunt. Glenmore’s attire was established in the early 1930’s and reflects the Hunt colors, vest, buttons, etc. as registered with the Masters of Foxhounds Association. It is very traditional. For riders who are new to fox hunting (including children), we realize the traditional hunting dress code can be intimidating and expensive. Please feel free to discuss with a Master what might be appropriate to wear as you ease yourself into our sport. While listed below is the “proper” Glenmore attire, the official position of the Hunt is: “Dress and groom as correctly as you can afford; it is a compliment to landowners, officers, staff, members and the sport when you look your best.” While it is desirable to dress traditionally, the lack of proper attire will not prohibit members and their guests from joining the hunt field and enjoying the sport. |
BASIC ELEMENTS (correct for all groups):
Stock - White, properly tied with horizontal plain gold pin. Shirt - White. Gloves - (optional) White string; tan, brown or yellow leather. Spurs - (optional) Blunt only. Hunt Whip - (optional) Hunting whip with thong, properly carried but never used unless asked.
Hair - Properly confined (hairnets are correct & advisable). Like your horse and tack, your attire should be clean, proper, well fitting, & neat.
RATCATCHER - Ladies & Gentlemen - for informal hunting days and for Juniors at all hunts:
Hat - Black bowler, black hunting cap; (ASTM approved safety headgear required for all Juniors). Coat - Brown, gray, or muted color, tweed or white linen (salt sack) Shirt - A light-colored, collared riding shirt with sleeves. Oxford shirts are also acceptable but must be worn with a necktie. or a white turtleneck. On warm days, polos are allowed upon Master Approval. A Glemmore embroidered polo is preferred or a sun shirt in muted colors is also acceptable. ONLY HUNT STAFF can wear RED. Stock tie: During cubbing season, you can wear any color tie. Plaid or patterned ties are popular. Stock ties should be secured with a horizontal pin and have the ends pinned down. Vest: Vests are optional during cubbing season, but a canary yellow, tattersall, or muted-color patterned vest can be worn. Breeches - Buff, gray, canary, rust or jodhpurs and jodhpur boots. Boots - Black or brown hunt or field boots without tops.
Accessories: Black leather, brown leather, or string gloves are correct for cubbing. Stock pins may be decorative. Jewelry is discouraged. Riders should wear leather belts, which can be used in the event a stirrup leather breaks or a loose horse needs to be caught.
FORMAL - Ladies & Gentlemen - for those without Colors:
Hat - Black bowler, black hunting cap or black safety helmet. Coat -Black Melton. Collar - Black only. Buttons - Plain black. Vest - Tattersall or canary. Breeches - Buff, canary, or rust. Boots - Black hunt with no tops
FORMAL - for those who have been awarded Glenmore Colors:
Gentlemen and, optionally, for ladies on active staff:
Hat - Top hat, black hunt cap, or black safety helmet. Coat - Scarlet or black formal frock with self-collar. Collar - Yale blue. Buttons - Brass with GH on scarlet coat. Black bone with GH on Black Melton coat. Vest – Tattersall. Breeches - White Only with scarlet & formal frock coat. Boots - Black hunt with tan tops
Formal Ladies:
Hat - Black bowler, black hunting cap, or black safety helmet; top hat with Shad-belly coat. Coat - Black Melton or Shad-belly. Collar - Yale Blue. Buttons- Black or Black bone with GH insignia. Vest – Tattersall. Breeches -Buff, canary or rust. Boots - Black hunt with or without patent leather tops
Accessories: In the formal season, you can wear buff, black, or brown leather gloves. Riders should wear leather belt, as in the informal season.
Ratcatcher Attire | Juniors: Same as RATCATCHER, or, if convenient, girls same as ladies; boys same as gentlemen except scarlet may not be worn by Juniors. ASTM approved safety headgear required for All Juniors. |
Horse Turnout: English tack & flat hunt bridle.
Ratcatcher: White, brown, or black, shaped saddle pad. White or royal blue approved square pad with the Glenmore Logo.
​Formal: White shaped saddle pad . White approved square pad with Glenmore Logo.
Like your attire, your horse and tack should be clean, well fitting, & neat.