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Hugh Robards reveals how field members can more fully absorb the subtleties of the hunt and greatly increase the enjoyment of their hunting day. What is the huntsman doing? Why? The Staff? The hounds? The fox? Even while standing still, interesting things are happening if you know what to look for and how to interpret what you see and hear. Norman Fine's Introduction provides the novice foxhunter with what he or she needs to know in the way of attire and etiquette to assure a gracious reception at any meeting of foxhounds.
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Internationally renowned Master and huntsman Hugh J. Robards engagingly informs foxhunters, new or experienced, how to more fully absorb the drama of the hunt. What is the huntsman doing? Why does he do that? What about the whippers-in? The Field Master? The hounds? The fox? What problems do each encounter in the field during the course of a typical hunt? What decisions must they make? It may be a revelation to some, especially those who hunt to ride, but even while standing still, things are happening if you know what to look for and how to interpret what you see.
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