III. AS THE HUNT BEGINS:

When desiring to bring a guest the first time, be sure to obtain permission from the Masters prior to the Meet. Provide a copy of the handbook to your guest making sure that he understands its contents prior to the Meet. Obtain from your guest(s) signed release forms prior to the Meet. Make sure your guest is properly attired and introduce him to the Masters and the Secretary at the Meet. Then introduce your guest to the Field Masters, who may then ask questions of the guest and his host, to make sure they are adequately mounted and proficient at riding, understand the rules of the Field and understand at what position they may ride in the Field. You must ride with your guest acting as his escort throughout the Hunt. Juniors (18 years of age and younger) should also be accompanied by a parent or other suitable escort. While the Hillsboro Hounds does not require a capping fee of guests, donations to the Hound Fund are appreciated.

B. PRESENTATION OF THE PACK:

At the sound of the horn, signaling the release of the Pack from the kennels or the hound trailer, face the Pack and remain silent. There will usually be a greeting from the Master who may make an announcement or recognize special guests in the Field at this time. The Field Masters may also make some remarks or give instructions to the Field at this time. When the Pack moves off to begin the hunt, take your proper position in the Field as outlined below.

C. POSITION IN THE FIELD:

Hillsboro follows the traditional order in the Hunt Field, unless otherwise ordered by the Masters:
Staff (Huntsman, Whips, and Hounds)
Masters;
Special guests of the Masters, such as a Master from another Hunt.
Field Master of First Flight;
Hillsboro members invited to wear colors (properly, members with greater seniority would precede newer members);
Visitors invited to wear colors of their Hunt;
Members not yet invited to wear colors;
Guests without colors;
Junior riders, 18 and under;
Young / Green Horses
Field Master of Second Flight;
Second Flight Field (following the same order as that of First Flight).
Field Master of Third Flight;
Third Flight Field (following the same order as that of First Flight).
At the conclusion of the hunt, the hounds are returned to the kennel or hound trailer, at which time the Field thanks the Masters, the Huntsman, the Field Masters, and the Whippers-In. This ends the formal hunt.