Formal Hunt at Margetts Field

Come join Spring Valley Hounds for their annual Fox Hunt. Watch a tradition of over a 100 years. (No foxes will be hunted or harmed). The hounds and horses will leave at 10:00 am as they traverse Harding Land Trust’s equestrian trails.

Good viewing opportunities are at Bayne Park and Margetts Field, and at the locations listed above.  You will see horse and riders crisscrossing though out Town.  Please be mindful that horse and riders have the right of way.  We appreciate that you leave your pets at home so that there will be no distraction to the hounds and horses.

Formal Hunt Etiquette for Dummies 

Colors:

Male senior members wear red jackets known as “pinks” and female senior members wear black or dark blue jackets with colors on the collars.

Hounds:

Fox hounds are counted as couples. We refer to them as hounds. If you have 13 hounds they would be referred to as 6 and a half couples. 

A Cry:

A cry is when the hounds chase the fox and start crying or howling as they run.

Horn:

The huntsman’s horn is used to communicate to the hounds. 

The Harding Land Trust, a non-profit, volunteer organization, works to protect Harding’s large open spaces, the bridle trails, water as well as other ecological resources.

This event would not be possible without the aid of our Bridle Path Association and Spring Valley Hounds and the Harding Township Police Department.