Questions
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Where does a lady keep her flask? My hunt coat does not have inside pockets. Do I have a deficient hunt coat? Or do I need to buy some kind of leather good to strap it to my belt or something?
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What is a “whoopee wagon”?
:lol: hysterical!
- Where does a lady keep her flask? My hunt coat does not have inside pockets. Do I have a deficient hunt coat? Or do I need to buy some kind of leather good to strap it to my belt or something?
My flask fits in my outside pocket but it’s not comfortable so I carry mine in my sandwich case. That works well during our August cubbing when we are riding in polos. I don’t need to have a coat on to enjoy a nip. I’ve been freezing Margaritas in our flasks for those hot days. Not really traditional but very refreshing!:winkgrin:
- What is a “whoopee wagon”?
Our hunt does not have one… but it’s usually some form of truck or tractor pull for non riders and spouses to follow the hunt.
Well, since we’re “hunters”… :lol::lol::lol:
Is my black hunt coat in style this season?
What color stock tie should I wear on a chestnut horse at informal meets?
:winkgrin:
Well, since I (1) don’t live anywhere near a hunt (2) don’t have any horses ready to hunt and (3) have discovered I’m pretty creaky in these past few years, I have dreamed about at least hilltopping before I am put down. Sooo, I have thought of a tee shirt with the following saying: “I tried First Flight once but the ice kept sloshing out of my glass”.
Please pardon my warped sense of humor…and of course, I really would have a flask and I really would share.
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Where does a lady keep her flask? My hunt coat does not have inside pockets. Do I have a deficient hunt coat? Or do I need to buy some kind of leather good to strap it to my belt or something?
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What is a “whoopee wagon”?[/QUOTE]
Oh my, #1 is serious. Get a new coat! 
I keep both my flasks in my outside pockets but this might beg a second question- am I lady or just a female foxhunter?? I do have a sandwich case but having flasks in my pockets is so handy.
#2. It will be an auto/truck following the hunt providing additional refreshments. Depending on the weather it may be the BEST, cold bottled water you could ever imagine or some special blend of yummy alcohol. 
Where does a lady keep her flask?
If done right-- a nice warm sherry can be had by having a well endowed member place the flask strategically in her sports bra. Keep 2 buttons open under the stock tie and vest. A good flask holder can be found as a saddle accessory . However, it’s less exciting then a boiling swig of sherry!
Re: the “look”. OMG!! My former hunt has a female Master with “the look”. I’ll say not more , but did she have it down pat!! I still shudder …
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Foxhunt! Take your pills, shut up & Ride!!! One word…Celebrex…nope 2 words…Celebrex & Percocet!! But no drinkie when taking narcotics! You CAN drink on Celebrex!!! Yeppers!!
So new FAQs for our imaginary info board:
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No drinkie when taking narcotics!
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First flighters sometimes think that “dropping back” IS in fact dropping back to a lower level of existence & fun. NOT! Hilltopping is the highest form of foxhunting and all practitioners of this high art should be worshipped and adored! They really know what the heck is going on! Hilltoppers Rule.
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There is no shame in saying “I’m done”. Hopefully you are correctly guaging you & your horses’ level of fitness. Be sure to leave enough in the tank to actually make it back to the trailers. Forget about what others might think of you if you go in early. BUT there ARE rules about going in…learn them!
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Be quiet when going in. Slink about the countryside so no one is disturbed (be that fox, landowner, hounds, huntsman, female master…etc)
Disturbed is a bad state of mind for ALL masters…you may incur THE LOOK!!! The LOOK can kill you or at least knock you off your horse! Women masters are better at THE LOOK as they are usually wives and have had practice! -
No jumping when going in. There’s no hilltoppers there to grade you so why bother! Without the snickering…where’s the fun!? :winkgrin: AND if you fall off; there’s no one to summon the helicopter! And your horse will run back to the trailers and you’d have to WALK back! :sadsmile:[/QUOTE]
Well said, I tip my hat to you Wateryglen and would hold open the gate for you.
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I keep both my flasks in my outside pockets but this might beg a second question- am I lady or just a female foxhunter?? I do have a sandwich case but having flasks in my pockets is so handy. [/QUOTE]
One flask = lady
Two flasks = just a female foxhunter
Does “whoopee wagon mixologist” exist as a paid staff position anywhere? Cuz I may be looking at alternative careers if this whole lawyer thing doesn’t work out for me… :lol:
Back to more serious questions…
Live hunting vs. drag: do you train or condition your horse differently?
Is a hunt’s decision to be a drag hunt simply based on limited territory (i.e. the area is too suburban) or are there other considerations?
Whoopee Wagon
Out here in these parts that was a car or truck that followed the hunters - in it was a fully stocked bar and snacks for consumption at breaks in the action. A great tradition. Usually it was water and soft drinks, beer, bloody marys , mimosa’s , and a bottle of whisky or some other flask refiller at the least. A break would be had with all the car followers and cookies and other treats handed out. Sometimes riders would swap out etc.
Glad the county Sheriff never stopped the wagon or drivers I can only imagine what kind of charges could have been piled on !
we need a section that covers…
Depending on the hunt; it may also be called the Party Wagon or the Hospitality Wagon or the Welcome Wagon. Sometimes they truly are buggys or wagons, sometimes 4 wheel drive SUVs, sometimes pickups. Sometimes they have hot chocolate or hot coffee which…of course…are the PREFERRED beverages of foxhunters! :p:rolleyes:
And the image of that female foxhunter warmed flask being offered to me is …well…eeeeuuuuuuwwwwww! :eek: I would politely decline…
Somebody has to post the rules for approaching the party wagon properly. And don’t forget to school your horse to do this too! I’ve had WAY, WAY too many silver trays cause spooks that caused me to spill my beverage of choice! :mad: I sure hope that Casanova Hunt has this covered in their foxhunting camp! :winkgrin: Approaching a person offering you food at the pre-hunt stirrup cup or party wagon takes finesse and a special horse to stand still whilst you drink from a flimsy plastic cup! Maybe I should offer myself as an instructor…yep, that’s it!
I’m going to start putting together my course in Practical & Social Skills for the Foxhunter. Casanova? I’m available!!! 
