Meaning of drag hunt | Babel Free

Definitions

A horseback chase which uses hounds and is similar to a fox hunt, except that the dogs do not pursue a live animal but, rather, follow a trail created by dragging a scent along a regular, predefined course which is designed to allow sustained riding at high speed.

Examples

“At the Wilkeshire Club a large number⟳ of hunters had arrived. . . . [A] splendid pack⟳ of hounds was held by the huntsman while they debated whether to hold⟳ a paper chase⟳ or to try⟳ a drag⟳ hunt.”

“This form⟳ of pretend⟳ hunting is called a drag⟳ hunt. For its adherents . . . it is a happy medium that gives riders the opportunity to experience⟳ hunting’s highs without taking themselves too seriously or threatening area wildlife. The fact that drag⟳ hunts are much faster only adds to the appeal.”

“Unlike a drag⟳ hunt, where the scent is laid in a straight line, trailers will be trying to mirror the zigzag path of a hunted fox.”

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