Bull Run Vixen Hunt
March 9, 2025
Online registration is now closed.
Special guest Dr. Rita Mae Brown, MFH, will be on hand to sign copies of her new book “Time Will Tell” which features characters from our own Bull Run Hunt! Spelled Ink bookstore will have a limited number of editions for sale on site, or bring your own copy to make sure you don’t miss out!
A day of foxhunting for women only!
And since March 9, 2025 is National Barbie Day, a chance to celebrate the icon who showed the world that women can be absolutely anything we want to be, our theme for the Vixen Hunt is all things Barbie!
Do you want to wear that shocking pink tweed that gets eyes rolling at your home hunt? We want to see it! You might win a prize!
“Have Fun and Kick On!!”
Date: March 9, 2025
Stirrup Cup 10:00 a.m.
Hounds move off at 11:00 a.m.
Full Hunt Breakfast at 1:30 p.m.
“Trot the Runway” Fashion Show during Hunt Breakfast
Book signing with Rita Mae Brown, MFH starting at noon
Location: The Preserve, 8070 N James Madison Hwy, Rapidan Virginia
Attire: Your BEST tweeds! Or Barbie themed ratcatcher!
Registration: Register ONLINE before 4:00 pm January 31 for the chance to win a Rambo Dry Rug!
Fees - ONLINE registration prior to 4:00 pm January 31:
$175 adult rider
$100 adult BRH member
$50 junior rider
FREE for Bull Run Hunt junior members
$50 non-riding participants and guests
Fees - ONLINE registration AFTER 4:00 pm January 31:
$195 adult rider
$120 adult BRH member
$60 junior rider
FREE for Bull Run Hunt junior members
$60 non-riding participants and guests
We will have three riding fields to meet the needs of all, and overall winners will be determined for Best Turned Out, Best Turned Out Junior, Best Barbie, and Most Suitable Hunter. In addition to these prizes, all participants who pre-register online BEFORE February 1 will automatically be entered in a raffle to win a Rambo Dry Rug to keep your horse warm and dry on those cold mornings!
Bull Run Hunt regularly runs three flights of mounted followers. First flight goes quickly and jumps (up to 3'3"), Second flight goes quickly and immediately follows First flight, Third flight is walk/trot and rarely a canter over short distances (depends on riders in field). We feel that we are a great hunt for juniors and new enthusiasts to "try out" foxhunting.
No hunt affiliation is needed!
Of course there will be shopping! Vendors include:
BRH Vixen Boutique - selling Bull Run swag
Hattricks
And remember the rules!
ALL horses MUST show a negative Coggins test. A hard copy must be brought to the meet.
ALL riders must have a signed Liability Release waiver. Juniors must have it signed by a parent or guardian and a hard copy brought with them to the meet. Please print and complete ahead of time to expedite check in. Emailed copies will not be accepted.
Hunting License requirements:
Anyone ages 12-15 MUST have a either a Resident or Nonresident Junior Hunting License depending on the junior's residency AND be with a licensed adult riding in the same field.
Anyone 16+ must have either a Resident or Nonresident Fox Hunting License depending on the rider's residency.
Any Virginia resident under 12 is not required to have a license but must be with a licensed adult.
Any non-Virginia resident under 12 is required to have a Nonresident Junior Hunting License.
Visit GoOutDoorsVirginia.com for information or to purchase a license.
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