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Jumping
Most of the jumps in the IHC hunt country are coops. There are also some stone walls and plank fences. Landowners allow the hunt to put the jumps in their fence lines so riders can follow the hounds. The placement of each jump is carefully thought out with first consideration
given to the landowner and their stock. This video shows a few of the hunt jumps and may give the viewer an idea of what it is like to jump them. A special thanks to all the IHC hunt country landowners who so graciously allow us to build jumps on their land.

SouthDraw
The Miller Trust Farm, in the southern end of the hunt country, is the most densely wooded part of the Iroquois territory. The hounds seem to vanish in the trees until they find a line and their shrill cry echoes, allowing the huntsman and field members to follow them by sound. This video shows what it is like to ride down the draw on the south side of the Miller Trust Farm. Special thanks to the farm owners for allowing Iroquois members to ride on their land during hunt season.

Summer Houndwalk
In the early summer, the unentered puppies are taken on their own daily houndwalk with one or two older hounds. During this time, they learn their name, and they also learn to stay with Shannon Cline,full-time Kennelman, because it is fun. As you can see from this video the hounds love her. Puppies are walked out with bigger and bigger groups as the summer progresses.

A very special thanks to the owners of the old Point-to-Point course for allowing us to cross their beautiful farm during summer houndwalks and during hunt season.

A Kentucky Tradition
Traditional hunting attire has developed from years of people hunting who found the most practical and useful clothing and equipment that suited horseback riding in the average outdoor weather conditions between September and March. Perhaps, in part, some of the formality comes from a consideration given to the fact that foxhunters are guests of the landowners and farmers who enjoy the spectacle of formerly dressed riders on well-turned out horses. William Wadsworth, MFH explained it best by saying "You could play the World Series with both teams in slacks and polo shirts, but neither the teams nor the fans would enjoy it quite as much." Many local landowners feel that the hunt increases the value of their property, and they embrace its traditions.

Every piece of clothing customarily worn in the hunt field has a purpose. For instance, the stock tie and pin can be used for a sling if someone is injured. Red hunt coats make riders more visible in the distance, which is helpful if someone falls and is separated from their horse. Long boots are comfortable to ride in and protect a rider's legs from branches and trees. The most experienced foxhunters wear their colors on the collar, so a less experienced foxhunter will know who to rely on for help or advice on a hunt day. Masters wear four buttons on their coat instead of three, so landowners can identify who is in charge if there is a problem. It is said that foxhunting is one of the few sports where those who are the most accurately dressed are the best and most accomplished.

 Iroquois Hunt Club - 2439 Grimes Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40515