JuNE 20, 2026 9am-11am (please arrive early ride leaves at 9 am)

A special day for young riders to join us out Roading! All riding disciplines welcome. Join our huntsman exercising the hounds on the scenic dirt roads and fields of Old Chatham. Many riders use this opportunity to condition and introduce their horses to the hounds. There will be extra Field Leaders to help with all riding abilities. All are welcome but please let us know if you plan on coming so we can plan accordingly. Length of ride: 1 1/2 -2 hours. Capping Fee waived for Children under 18, Adults $25. Attire: ASTM certified riding helmet and appropriate footwear. Please have a current coggins.

Jack’s Field
356 Reed Rd.
Valatie*, NY 12184

The entrance to Jack’s field is on Reed Road just south of the intersection of Richmond Road in Valatie*.

* VERY IMPORTANT WHEN USING GPS: Select the town as Valatie (12184). There are roads with the same name in 2 neighboring towns and you will get lost.

Latitude/Longitude: (42.456695, -73.603254)

From the North (I 90): Exit 11E to Route 20 towards Nassau and go 5.4 miles. Turn right onto Route 203 and go 3 miles. Turn left onto County Route 32 and go 0.7 miles. Take the 1st road on the right (Bashford) which turns into a dirt road. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Richmond Road. After 0.5 miles take the first right onto Reed Road. The entrance to Jack’s field is 0.2 miles on the left.

From the South: From the circle in the Village of Chatham, go north on Route 66 for 4.5 miles. Turn right to stay onto Route 66 for another on 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Reed Road and go 1.6 miles. Jack’s Field will be on the right.

*Who is Jack? Jack Kingsley is a long time Master of Beagles with the Old Chatham Hunt Club. He graciously offers the use of his field for OCHC events.*