Drag hunting

Drag hunting is an equestrian sport where a field of mounted riders chase a pack of hounds who follow or 'hunt' a trail of an artificial non-animal based scent.

[1][2] A drag hunt course is set in a similar manner to a cross country course, following a predetermined route over jumps and obstacles.

The motivation of the British Army's interest in the sport was it was seen to provide excellent preparation for beginners and those who were about to enter the cavalry divisions.

A trail of animal urine (most commonly fox) is laid in advance of the 'hunt', and then tracked by the hound pack and a group of followers; on foot, horseback, or both.

Clean boot hunting uses packs of bloodhounds to follow the natural trail of a human's scent.