Foxhunting in the United Kingdom.

The hunt may take place on any grounds (woodlands, heath, or fields) where a fox is suspected to be. The riders, outfitted in distinctive scarlet coats, meet at a host’s house, and the hounds are sent off to search out the fox, when it is found, the hunt begins.

Foxhunting became popular among the upper classes in the 19th century. A hunt is led by the master, the dogs (usually 15–20 matched pairs) are controlled by the huntsman and two or three assistants.

The fox is chased until it either escapes or is cornered and killed. Although foxhunting reached its peak in popularity before World War I, it continued to be practiced afterward, most notably in the United Kingdom.

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