MEMBERSHIP
Goshen Hounds Offers Several Types of Annual Memberships
Annual Dues:
Individual (36 and up, as of the start of cubbing): $2,540
Young Adult (25-35 years old, as of the start of cubbing): $1,405
Junior (under 25 years old, as of the start of cubbing): $480
Associate (6 hunts): $730
Corporate Sponsor: $5,075
Contributor: $260
Capping Fees:
Adult Cap: $100
Junior Cap: $30
Non-members and Contributor members may cap up to 3 times in a season, cap fees should be given to the field secretary upon arrival.
To apply for membership with Goshen Hounds, please email info@goshenhounds.com with the following information:
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Contact Info (name, mailing address, phone number)
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Type of membership being requested
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Names of 2 sponsors (sponsors must be current members, we can help with sponsors if needed)
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General Riding experience
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Experience with Goshen (Have you attended a trail ride? Capped with us? Attended a social event?)
*Goshen Hounds encourages its members to support organizations that work to serve foxhunting, fox hunters, equestrian sports and land conservation. Contributions and/or dues to these organizations is optional.
MAWC:
Maryland Association for Wildlife Conservation is an organization concerned with Maryland legislation relative to hunting with hounds/dogs. Their task is very difficult and requires a paid professional lobbyist to keep anti-hunters and deer hunters at bay so that we can safely enjoy our sport. The legal challenges are endless, and each legislative session brings new issues that must be met. The fact that we rarely hear of these measures is a testament to the effectiveness of this activity. Your individual MAWC dues are used almost totally to cover this expense. Our senior master, Dr. Mess, is our representative to the MAWC Board. He or Stephanie Scranton, Treasurer would be happy to answer any additional questions you may have. Here is the link for more information:
https://marylandassociationforwildlifeconservation.com
MFHA:
The Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America (MFHA) is the governing body of organized mounted hunting with hounds in the United States and Canada. The club recognizes 135 member hunts.
The MFHA works to:
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To promote, preserve and protect the sport of mounted hunting with hounds.
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Establish and maintain standards of conduct for mounted hunting with hounds.
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Register eligible foxhounds in the “Foxhound Stud Book” and improve the breed of foxhounds.
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Registration of hunts as a preliminary step toward recognition.
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Record countries and boundaries for organized hunting establishments.
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Recognition of organized hunts which have met MFHA standards.