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Our Second Session is designed to replicate hunting conditions.  The group leaders will teach various maneuvers and tactics needed to ride in the field. While these are not “riding lessons” per se, we do help riders identify skills that are needed to safely ride in a group, cross creeks, bridges, and jumps, and find the flight in which they are most comfortable. We offer several levels (flights) and there will be flights for people who prefer to stay at a more sedate pace, up to those who like to gallop and jump.  You are not locked into that flight and are encouraged to switch to a faster or slower group as your own comfort level dictates. We will have multiple small groups with mounted instructors who will ride with each group and teach hunting safety, etiquette and tradition. After the morning session, the groups reconvene for lunch and a rest break before hounds come that afternoon.  A select small group of hounds will be brought to introduce new horses and riders to the excitement riding with a pack of foxhounds can generate.  Afterwards, we will all enjoy a shared tailgate picnic provided by Sedgefield Hunt members, have a final Q & A session, and enjoy fellowship.