Ride with
the Hunt
Follow hounds across open fields and countryside. There is nothing quite like it — and there is a place in the field for you.
Riding with the Wellington-Waterloo Hunt is a privilege and a joy. Whether you are an experienced foxhunter or discovering the sport for the first time, you will find a warm welcome, a place in the field suited to you, and a community that will stay with you for life.
Exclusively a Drag Hunt —
60 Years and Counting
The Wellington-Waterloo Hunt is exclusively a drag hunt. Our hounds follow a laid scent across beautiful Wellington County farmland — giving riders the full thrill of the chase across open country, fences, and fields, without the unpredictability of live quarry.
It is a sport that is accessible, exhilarating, and deeply rooted in tradition. For over sixty years we have been doing this — and we are just as passionate about it today as ever.
All riding disciplines are welcome. Western riders ride with us too. What matters is your love of horses, hounds, and the countryside.
A Place for Every Rider
Riding in the field is a privilege — and it is structured so that every rider finds their comfort level from their very first day.
First Field
For experienced Hunt riders. Faster pace, jumping country, following hounds closely. The heart of the action.
Second Field
A confident pace through the countryside. Some jumping, more time to take it all in. Ideal for capable riders building Hunt experience.
Third Field
A relaxed and welcoming pace. Gates rather than jumps. Perfect for newer riders, young horses, or anyone who simply wants to enjoy the day.
Two Seasons. A Full Year of Riding.
Spring Season
Spring hunting is a quieter, more intimate season — mounted exercises and cubbing in Ratcatcher attire. A wonderful time to introduce a young horse to hounds, or for a new rider to find their feet in the field before the autumn.
Autumn Season
The main season. Hounds in full cry, fields in autumn colour, the pace and energy of Hunt days at their finest. From the Opening Hunt through to the close of November, this is the Wellington-Waterloo Hunt at its very best.
Find the Right Membership for You
All riding members hold full club privileges — access to every Hunt day, every function, and the full life of the club. Fees vary by level; your field is chosen by your skill and comfort.
Adult Membership
For adult riders joining as individual members. Full access to both seasons, all Hunt days, and all club events. Ride in the field that suits your experience and confidence.
Intermediate Membership
For riders who are building their Hunt experience. A full-privilege membership at a fee that reflects where you are in the sport. All the same access, all the same welcome.
Junior Membership
For our younger riders. The Hunt is a wonderful environment for young equestrians — learning to read hounds, understand the countryside, and ride as part of a community. Full privileges, with all the guidance they need.
Family Membership
For families riding together. One membership covers the household — an excellent way for families who share a love of horses and the outdoors to make the Hunt part of their life together.
Introductory Membership
New to the Wellington-Waterloo Hunt? This is where to begin. Designed specifically for first-time members, the Introductory Membership gives you a full season to experience Hunt life — the riding, the people, the tradition — before committing at the full membership level. The best way to find out if this is for you — it usually is.
Come and Cap with Us
Not ready to join? Capping is open to all. Guests — members of the public, friends of members, and our own Supporting Members — are welcome to ride with us for a cap fee on any Hunt day.
It is the perfect way to experience a day in the field before deciding to join. Western riders are very welcome. Ride in the style you are comfortable with — what matters is that you enjoy the day.
To arrange capping, simply get in touch with the Masters before Hunt day. We will take care of the rest.
The Breakfast Belongs to Everyone
The Wellington-Waterloo Hunt is known for its warmth — and nowhere is that more evident than at the Hunt breakfast. Plentiful, generous, and genuinely social, the breakfast after a Hunt day is where friendships are made and memories are built.
This is a close-knit community. You will know people by name — riders, houndsmen, road whips, Masters. You will be known too. That personal connection is something you simply cannot find anywhere else.
Horse, hounds, and riders — brought together by a shared love of the land and each other.
Ready to Ride with Us?
We would love to have you in the field. Reach out to the Masters to ask about membership or to arrange your first cap.