It must be remembered that for most of a day's hunting you are a guest on someone else's land. Their authority is absolute and their instructions must always be willingly obeyed. All followers of hunting enjoy access to large areas of countryside not always available to others. This, and hunting's high visibility, make it crucial that followers conform with accepted standards of good behaviour. They are punctual at the meet and their turnout is clean, tidy and safe.
Punctuality is good manners.
Special instructions may be given at the meet about the conduct of the day's hunting - thus it is important that you are there to hear them. They close all gates and avoid disturbance to livestock. Sometimes gates appear to be permanently open, but if in doubt close them. They do not ride or drive on mown verges, or ride several abreast through villages and along busy roads. They do not cause obstruction when parking vehicles, horseboxes or trailers at any time.