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Wentworth Hunt offers a variety of clinics to instruct, improve, and build the confidence and riding abilities of all riders, new, experienced, and everything in between. Our clinic opportunities vary from year to year. Take a look below to see some of the clinics we have offered in the past and may offer in the upcoming spring and summer months.
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(Photo courtesy of Jim Mertz, Suddenly Still Photography)
Boston Polo Club hosted a polo clinic on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Tuckaway Farm.
This was a free clinic and such a treat for our members and friends! With the instructions and direction of the Boston Polo instructors and mentors, participants learned the basics of polo, including handling a mallet and learning to be up-close-and-personal with an opponent.
The clinic was followed by a polo tournament, a meet-and-great with the Boston Polo players, and a barbecue! Our new Boston Polo friends truly are kindred spirits with WWH members, so perhaps you’ll see some of them out in our hunt field at some point.
(Photo courtesy of Jim Mertz, Suddenly Still Photography)
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Rumor has it that BPC also had fun at Tuckaway and it is likely they can be lured back. Stay informed about their return and our other fun activities and join us next time!
Wentworth Hunt’s mounted hunt clinic is for riders who are new to hunting or who have some hunt experience but want a bit of practice before joining a full hunt. This clinic is a great way to introduce yourself and your horse to the sport in a friendly, instructive environment. We start with a short lecture covering safety and etiquette. After which riders go out and practice exercises to simulate riding in groups and common field situations experienced during the hunt.
Immediately following the clinic is a scheduled Informal Hunt. All jumping is optional. Clinic attendees are encouraged to stay and actually ride out with the hounds and hunt fields to experience their first hunt. Lunch is be provided following the hunt. Any tack style and dress is appropriate for this introductory clinic. Of course, all riders are required to wear certified helmets and hard-soled shoes with heels. Safety first, people!
Designed for junior riders, our Learn-to-Hunt Clinic teaches the ins and outs of fox hunting with the Wentworth Hunt Club! This clinic is a super way to introduce a pony or horse to being ridden in a group situation simulating the hunt. Participants ride with our hounds, huntsman, staff, and a very select group of experienced riders to ensure everyone has a safe and happy ride.
The clinic starts with a short lecture covering safety and etiquette after which riders go out and learn to ride in groups and common field situations experienced during the hunt. All jumping is optional. Any tack style and dress is appropriate for this introductory clinic (of course, all riders are required to wear certified helmets and hard-soled shoes with heels).
All participants receive a complimentary voucher good for one capping to put it all into practice! A great follow-up to this clinic is our Children’s/Juniors’ Hunt, held in late August, which is specially tailored for our junior riders who also ride for free!
(Photo courtesy of Jim Mertz, Suddenly Still Photography)
This clinic provides an opportunity to learn about foxhounds, their training, and the management of their kennels. Our huntsman, Rachel Duffy, provides information on how she trains and works with the hounds when she is on foot and in the saddle. Participants learn about the foxes and the whippers-in and how they help the hounds be successful during a hunt.
Click here to learn about the how this clinic is part of the USPC Foxhunting Recognition Program.
Pony Club members may use this clinic to satisfy one of the requirements for the USPC Foxhunting Recognition Program.