Finally, finally, finally, after years of wanting to try it, my mare and I are heading to Marlborough Hunt’s foxchasing clinic this coming weekend! Very excited, but a few questions, as I’ve never done this before, though I know a few people who do, and formality levels seem to be all over the place.
Clinic flier simply states “Casual attire, helmet and appropriate riding shoes or boots.” Would I be safe if I went with basically what we’d wear XC schooling? Is it unusual to see someone out in an XC vest (mine is a conservative black Tipp)? I’d feel better in it until I know how Miss Mare is going to take to the whole experience; she’s evented (at BN) and been trail riding with groups, currently showing in the Adult hunters/eq, so is a good well rounded citizen, but this is a whole new experience for her, and it may be a little more exciting than one-at-a-time XC group schooling. Are colored (green straps) XC boots appropriate? The other option is plain white Woof boots, which I usually use for eq and dressage lessons, but that seems a bit silly to wear out.
Am I also safe in thinking this is a great occasion for rust breeches? 
