Looking for a MD crew that foxhunts in MD! I’d lik eto buddy up with someone to show me the ropes!!! 
Two closest recognized hunts are Green Spring and Elkridge-Harford. You also have Carollton and Mt. Carmel.
I hunt with Green Spring if you have any questions.
oh I have tons of questions…but no guts to show up green as all know what flying solo and doing everything wrong! are you local to the area? I just think it would be a fun thing to start but how would a greenie begin to get her feet wet?
I live near Reisterstown and work for a training farm that has mostly/all foxhunters in the barn.
As many will tell you, start by reading through some of the threads on here about foxhunting. We just had our Opening Hunt last weekend, so we are into actual hunting season, so we are pretty much full out at the moment.
Do you have a horse to hunt? Or would you need one? That’s a start I guess.
GSV and EHHC both have some very nice master’s who are more than willing to try to get new members. If you want a more relaxed group, I suggest Carrollton.
I have 2 mounts. I’d assume the larger of the two is the best candidate? Im sure in the field Lord knows what your horse is expected to carry you over but how high are we talking? What is best for a beginner? relaxed?..probably relaxed so they don’t poke too much fun at me!!!
As a beginner, you would not HAVE to jump…almost all hunts offer a “second flight” which is non-jumping…sometimes non-cantering as well, depending on the hunt you ride with. Most hunts welcome a guest, tho there can be some protocol to follow (your host member should get permission (as a courtesy to the hunt and landowners) for you to ride (or “cap” in hunt jargon), and there is normally a capping fee (this will vary from hunt to hunt). You want to ride a well-mannered horse, regardless of whether you ride in first-flight (faster, jumping group) or second flight. Also, some hunts are more traditional regarding proper hunt attire for both horse and rider, altho for a first-time guest they tend to be a bit more relaxed about that. Hope this helps.
Rick in VA
Carrollton Hounds is having an “Open Hunt” Sunday, November 22. This is a great way to get started with Foxhunting! There will be a short presentation on various aspects of hunting just before the actual meet begins. Formal dress is not required and the capping fee for the day is only $25. For more information, contact:
Dulany Noble MFH
410-428-3043
dulanyn@aol.com
Lori Brunnen
Honarary Secretary
301-788-5479
lbrunnen@gmail.com
I know you’re on the western shore, but Wicomico Hunt is having a “Mock Hunt” on Saturday November 21st - Capping fee is $20 for adults, $10 for juniors -
I’ve hunted many times before and it’s great fun, these open/mock hunts are great ways to start greenie rider/horses 
Is there any place to find out when hunts are having clinics or open days? I generally need a few weeks ‘notice’ to plan to attend functions and would like to see what fox hunting is all about.
I’m in the Fair Hill, MD area, if that helps with finding local publications.
Just out of general curiosity, is a hunting license required for open or mock hunts?
In Virginia it is.
However, mounted foxhunters are not required to take the hunter safety education course (since we do not use weapons)
Any time you chase wild game - even if it is chase only - you need a license.
For Virginia Hunt Week, for capping, for any chasing of wild game you need a license.
It’s 18$ for a statewide hunting license in my state, and it can be purchased on line.
Here is a link to VA requirements:
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses/
Here is a link to on-line free courses for hunter education it’s the International Hunter Education Association. Good information for anyone who hunts - mounted or not.
In Maryland know, I haven’t heard of having a license.
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The hunts get a furbearer permit for the hunt and it covers all the particpants, no indivdual license
