🌿 Foxhunting Clinic with Mill Creek Hunt Club Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about the sport and tradition of foxhunting, hosted by the Mill Creek Hunt Club and LSR Pony Club.
Whether you’re brand new to foxhunting or looking to earn your USPC certification, this clinic has something for everyone—including a walk/trot option!
🗓 Event Dates Saturday & Sunday, October 18–19, 2025
Gurnee, Illinois
🐴 Clinic Highlights Saturday, October 18
Sunday, October 19
black or velvet helmet or helmet cover.
💵 Fees
🌟 Registration - Closes Sept 30th
✉️ Questions? Contact Violet Peetoom:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (920) 530-0115
🦊 About Mill Creek Hunt Established in 1897, the Mill Creek Hunt has been an important part of equestrian life in Gurnee, Illinois. Come experience the thrill of riding with hounds and learn about this time-honored sport.
Walk/trot groups are welcome—riders of all levels encouraged to participate.
Whether you’re brand new to foxhunting or looking to earn your USPC certification, this clinic has something for everyone—including a walk/trot option!
🗓 Event Dates Saturday & Sunday, October 18–19, 2025
Gurnee, Illinois
🐴 Clinic Highlights Saturday, October 18
- 8:30–9:00 AM — Arrival & Registration
- 9:00–10:00 AM — Orientation: Hunting history, etiquette, attire, and horn calls
- 10:00–11:00 AM — Tour of kennels, meet the hounds, learn about conformation
- 11:00–11:30 AM — Review USPC unmounted foxhunting certification topics
- 11:30–12:30 PM — Cold lunch (included)
- 12:30–1:00 PM — Tack up and prep for trail ride
- 1:00–2:30 PM — Trail ride through hunt territory
- 2:30–3:00 PM — Untack and care for horses
- 3:00 PM — Optional unmounted certification with MCH Masters
- Evening — Cookout-style dinner
Sunday, October 19
- 7:30 AM — Arrive to feed & groom horses stabled overnight
- 9:15 AM — Stirrup Cup in The Round Barn
- 10:00 AM — Ride in a scheduled Mill Creek Hunt (approx. 3 hours)
- After the hunt — Join us for a Luncheon in the club room
black or velvet helmet or helmet cover.
💵 Fees
- Full Clinic (Sat & Sun): $200 (includes capping fee)
- Saturday Only: $125
- Sunday Only: $75 capping fee
- Saturday Unmounted fee: $50
- Overnight Stall: $30 (includes straw bedding)
- Day Stall: $15
🌟 Registration - Closes Sept 30th
✉️ Questions? Contact Violet Peetoom:
📧 [email protected]
📞 (920) 530-0115
🦊 About Mill Creek Hunt Established in 1897, the Mill Creek Hunt has been an important part of equestrian life in Gurnee, Illinois. Come experience the thrill of riding with hounds and learn about this time-honored sport.
Walk/trot groups are welcome—riders of all levels encouraged to participate.