What is a Drag Hunt?
At the Meet and in the Field
Dress Code
Hunting Terminology 

DRESS CODE
There are good reasons for wearing what seems to be rather hot clothing in the middle of summer. Drag Hunting is an old tradition and the Rand Hunt Club can trace its origins back over 138 years. A big part of the hunt is the spectacle and pageantry. A well-presented hunt field presents a 'sense of occasion' and is also seen as a sign of respect to the landowner or host who allows us to hunt on his property - a privilege that is not taken lightly.

At the very least
There are minimum requirements regarding hunt dress for safety - A hat to protect your head, a jacket against grazing and boots with a good heel to stop your foot from going through the stirrup. First-time and new hunters are 'forgiven' if they do not have the  perfect 'kit'. The only absolutely compulsory items are a safe hat and safe footwear. Without these you will be asked to leave the hunt.

The Correct Traditional Dress Code
These are the traditional dress codes that regular hunters are asked to follow. 

• A hard hat or crash helmet with a suitable black cover, which should fit correctly and where appropriate have a chinstrap.
• A black or tweed jacket (ladies may wear navy blue) with cream or beige breeches should be worn.
• A stock must be worn with a black jacket and should be firmly fixed to the shirt.
• Gentlemen wear black boots with or without brown tops. Ladies wear black boots. Children and juniors may wear jodhpur boots or sensible shoes with a good heel.
• Gloves look smart and prevent blisters.
• A hunting whip with a thong and lash is correct, however a short whip can be carried if needed.
• Long hair should be kept tidy in a hair net.
• Plaiting your horse's mane is encouraged, including the forelock. Do not plait the tail.

New to the Hunt?
It is understood that newcomers may not have all the correct attire. If you do not have a proper show jacket, any smart jacket will be fine with white or cream jodhpurs.

Bye-Day Hunts
These are informal hunt days, usually before the Opening Meet. Men and women preferably wear 'Ratcatcher' comprising of a tweed hacking jacket, tan or fawn breeches, brown or black boots (they should not have brown tops) and a collar and Rand Hunt Club tie. Horses are not plaited.