FAQ’s

Do I need to be an experienced rider?

While many of our members had never hunted before, they have had varying degrees of horsemanship. Some started lessons and transitioned from the show ring to the hunt field. Others had ridden for years and were looking for something new. The most important thing is your relationship with your horse. See below.

How do I know if my horse will do well?

We recommend you bring a sure-footed, reliable horse, that you obviously know well, in proper condition to hunt the over varied terrain for up to three hours or so. If you would like to try a young or green horse, please do so during spring hunting or on summer hound exercises.  Contact us if you would like to be introduced to hunting to see how your horse does with other horses and the hounds around. 

What Does it Cost?

Guests

There is a capping fee for guests of TNYH. The fee is $120 during the fall formal season and $60 for juniors (age 18 and under). The capping fees are halved for the spring and summer seasons. Guests must book in advance (info@tnyh.horse) and waivers must be signed in advance and are allowed two capping rides per year.

Membership

There are several levels of membership that allow you to participate in the sport.

Subscriber Member

Annual fee of $2100 plus optional fee of $1000 allows member to hunt at all meets and attend all TNYH meetings and events.  As a Subscriber Member you have voting rights at the Annual General Meeting and other matters concerning the operation of hunt. You also have ability to use the dining facilities at the Toronto Hunt. Your spouse/companion is welcome to accompany you to all social events.

First Year Associate Member - Riding

Annual fee of $500. As a first year associate member of the hunt you are entitled to hunt at four meets of your choice with no capping fees and attend all TNYH meetings and events. You are able to attend TNYH meetings and events and your spouse/companion can accompany you to social events. You also have ability to use the dining facilities at the Toronto Hunt.

Associate Member – Riding (after the first year)

Annual fee of $900. As an associate member (riding) of the hunt, you are entitled to hunt at four meets of your choice with no capping fees and attend all TNYH meetings and events. You are able to attend TNYH meetings and events and your spouse/companion can accompany you to social events. You also have the ability to use the dining facilities at the Toronto Hunt.

Associate Member – Non-Riding Hunt Supporter

Annual fee of $500. As associate member (riding) of the hunt you are entitled to attend all TNYH meetings and events and your spouse/companion can accompany you to social events. You also have ability to use the dining facilities at the Toronto Hunt. Should you decide to ride once or twice per year the capping fee of $120 applies.

Intermediate Member – ages 19 to 28 

Annual fee of $425 allows intermediate member to hunt at all meets and attend all TNYH meetings and events. You also have ability to use the dining facilities at the Toronto Hunt. Your spouse/companion is welcome to accompany you to all social events.

Junior Member – age 18 and under 

Annual fee of $125 allows junior member to hunt at all meets and attend all TNYH meetings and events. If your parent/grandparents are Subscriber members there is no fee for a Junior Membership

Your TNYH dues also include membership in the Master of Foxhounds Association (MFHA), Covertside magazine, and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH), OFAH liability insurance, and Out of Doors magazine.

Our Quarry

The big question you probably have is, “Do you kill the coyote?” TNYH does not kill for the sake of killing. We CHASE. This gives us high regard with our farmer hosts who have seen our activity keep their livestock (and sometimes family pets) safe. Our weekly activity warns the very plentiful coyotes away from residential and agricultural.

Dress and Attire

While a newcomer does not have to dress every time, part of the allure of our sport is the smart, traditional dress. A properly turned-out field honours the history of our club and the landowners, showing that we take our sport seriously, and displays the appropriate respect as they watch us ride by. One of the highlights of the year is our participation in the Creemore Thanksgiving Day Parade where we are in full formal dress. An approved helmet and appropriate footwear are required.

What about anti-animal activists like in Britain? Is this a concern?

Canada has a long history of hunting. While live hunting has been banned in the United Kingdom, North America has a different view, perhaps because of our vast farmland and need to protect our livestock - again, against coyotes, rather than foxes. Part of our club’s mandate is to educate and we welcome opportunities to talk about what we do.