Proper Attire for the Formal Season

Members without colors, junior members and Guests: White stock, canary or tan waistcoat, tan or yellow breeches, black boots, black or oxford gray riding coat with plain black buttons and a helmet with a harness.

Members with Hunt Colors: Gentlemen who have been awarded the hunt button have the right, if they wish, to appear at formal hunt meets wearing the hunt livery which consists of a dark blue frock coat with buff collar and brass GVH buttons, buff waistcoat with brass GVH buttons, top hat and buff or white colored breeches and black boots with tops.

Ladies who have been awarded the hunt button have the right, if they wish, to wear the collar on a dark gray or black hunt coat and the black buttons with the white GVH, buff waist coat with brass buttons, derby, buff or white breeches and black boots. Ladies also have the right to appear at formal hunt meets wearing the hunt livery which consists of a dark blue frock coat with buff collar and brass GVH buttons, buff waistcoat with brass buttons and buff or white breeches and black boots.

 *Please note*

·        Members of the field should wear the 3 button rounded corner frock coat. 4 button frock coats and the traditional hunt cap are appropriate for staff only.

·        Helmets are strongly recommended, if one is worn, it must have a harness.

 Please speak to the Masters if you have any questions.

 

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