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Message from Mark Bryden

I’m going to try and run a knockout style cup instead of just running once for the trophy. This was done in the 60/70’s  and not to my knowledge been done again so there might be a reason for that.
I’ll try and keep it simple, if you want your hound in this competition just let me know we will then pick a random venue on random days depending on entries these could be all weekend trails or every trail if need be, all on the senior race, one dog against the other i.e. if you finish 12th and the dog your against finished anywhere in front of that your out if you don’t run your out if your competitor doesn’t run all you have to do is get round and your through to the next round.

EXAMPLE

Round 1 Kirkland Leaps  Saturday Eagle Rock v Eagle Star. First one in goes into round 2, if Eagle Star doesn’t run for any reason Eagle Rock only has to complete the course to go into round 2, if both hounds don’t run then there both out

Entry is free so I just need you to tell me there names.

Start on May Day End October Trails, amount of rounds dependent on entry’s.

This is me just thinking out loud so any questions give me a shout, my only aim is to generate abit of crack and hopefully have a laugh. 

Names to me before Mayday but asap as to sort how many rounds we will need.

Trophy and prize money for the winner.

All the best to all the HTA running in 2024 may it be injury free and everyone has some success during the year.

MARK BRYDEN

The Carlisle and Penrith Area would appreciate any additional raffle prizes for the Presentation night on Friday 8th March. Any donations greatly appreciated.

Many thanks C&P Area Committee

Listen: 2024 hound trailing season set to start

It is with regret that i inform you of the sad passing of Sam McConnell. Sam and his wife Sylvia had a few hounds over the years and were regular attenders at the trails. Sam helped out the Area committee and maintained their points competitions. RIP Sam

Thanks Christine

The Fixture Committee will meet on the 20th February at 7.00pm at the Brewers Fayre, Cockermouth. All promoters of trails in April are encouraged to attend. Just for clarification the Fixture Committee does not have any powers to block fixtures this remains with the individual areas. The Fixture Committee relies on promoters being willing to come together and discuss the forthcoming planned meetings and to be flexible and sensible regarding how these are mapped out so that it is in the best interest of the sport and everyone concerned. All fixtures still have to be approved by the individual area committees.

Thanks Andy

Aspatria and Wigton Area Points Winners 2023

Aspatria and Wigton Area Presentation and Race Night will be held on the 23rd March 2024 at Wheyrigg Hall – 7pm. Tickets available from Colin Satterthwaite – 01697361798 and from Brian Lister 07884167630 – Tickets will be £10 – Pie, Chips and Gravy plus race night to follow after the presentation.

Local Points Winners

Hound – THORN POP
Senior Maiden – SHINE ON
Puppy – TIE – THORN GIFT & THORN BEAR
Open Non-Winners – THORN GIFT – Laurie Hill Memorial Trophy
Open Maidens – SHINE ON – Tommy Thompson Memorial Cup
Open Restricted – THORN GIFT – Brian Atkinson Challenge Trophy

Bobby Simpson Shield – SHINE ON (Most maiden points in A&W Area)
Oulton/Kirkbride Points Winners

Senior Hound – REX THE ROCKET – (Trophy & Challenge Shield)
Puppy – EMBRACE – (Trophy & Challenge Shield)
Open Maidens – SHINE ON
Open Restricted – SPLENDID MICKEY – (Trophy & Challenge Shield)

Veterans – CRACKING SPIRIT

All Association Trophies
Foxhound Cup – TIE – KIRKHEAD REBEL & HUNTSMANS QUARTZ – (Most points at Cleamire)
Geordie Simpson Cup – SHINE ON (Senior Maiden Winner – Uldale)
John Dixon Cup – REX THE ROCKET (Most points at Oulton)
Outside Area Cup – REX THE ROCKET (Most points at A&W Area)

Confirmed Mating’s – 2023/2024

1. Mitredale Shadow – Babycham – no pups
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound) – 5 x dogs 3 x bitches
3. Swamp Fox – Sir Robert – 4 x dogs – 4 x bitches
4. Shackalacka Boom Boom – Mitredale Shadow – 5 x dogs x 4 x bitches
5. Thorn Belle – Kirkhead Rebel –
6. Jenny’s Oracle – Milo Moon – 4 x dogs – 6 x bitches
7. Overwater Gemini – Overwater Louie
8. Thorn Dancer – Mitredale Shadow
9. Jenny’s Aura – Spring Dazzler

Confirmed Mating’s – 2023/2024

1. Mitredale Shadow – Babycham – no pups
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound) – 5 x dogs 3 x bitches
3. Swamp Fox – Sir Robert – 4 x dogs – 4 x bitches
4. Shackalacka Boom Boom – Mitredale Shadow
5. Thorn Belle – Kirkhead Rebel
6. Jenny’s Oracle – Milo Moon – 4 x dogs – 6 x bitches
7. Overwater Gemini – Overwater Louie
8. Thorn Dancer – Mitredale Shadow
9. Jenny’s Aura – Spring Dazzler

The Fixture Committee will meet on the 20th February at 7.00pm at the Brewers Fayre, Cockermouth. All promoters of trails in April are encouraged to attend. Just for clarification the Fixture Committee does not have any powers to block fixtures this remains with the individual areas. The Fixture Committee relies on promoters being willing to come together and discuss the forthcoming planned meetings and to be flexible and sensible regarding how these are mapped out so that it is in the best interest of the sport and everyone concerned. All fixtures still have to be approved by the individual area committees.

Thanks Andy

Carlisle & Penrith Presentation Night
(Border Supporters trophies will also be presented – winners list to follow)

Friday 8th March 2024 @ The Auctioneer, 7pm

£20 adults
£12 child (under 12 years)

2 Course Meal – Roast Dinner, a Sweet and Tea/Coffee

Entertainment Live Singer Kerry Weir

Tickets available from Anna – 07738 828598

Aspatria and Wigton Area Presentation Night

Aspatria and Wigton Area Presentation and Race Night will be held on the 23rd March 2024 at Wheyrigg Hall – 7pm. Tickets available from Colin Satterthwaite – 01697361798 and from Brian Lister 07884167630 – Tickets will be £10 – Pie, Chips and Gravy plus race night to follow after the presentation.

Thanks Fiona

Confirmed Mating’s – 2023/2024 so far

1. Mitredale Shadow – Babycham – no pups
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound) – 5 x dogs, 3 x bitches
3. Swamp Fox – Sir Robert
4. Shackalacka Boom Boom – Mitredale Shadow
5. Thorn Belle – Kirkhead Rebel
6. Jenny’s Oracle – Milo Moon
7. Overwater Gemini – Overwater Louie
8. Thorn Dancer – Mitredale Shadow
9. Jenny’s Aura – Spring Dazzle

Unfortunately there will be no more trial trails at Shap until further notice.

Kirkland on the Sunday 18th February 1.30pm P, H, and a short race all welcome.

Thanks

Kirkbride 7th February at 2.00pm

Grassings – 11th February 11.00am all welcome to both trials – Colin

kirkland 11th February 1.30pm P, H and a short trail all welcome – James

Thanks Fiona

Listed below are the outcomes from the AGM meeting which was held on Sunday 4^th February 2024.

Notices of Motion

Proposed by Lee Wall seconded by Anna Lindsey

Current rule 54.7 – states

Every trail meeting must include trails for open hounds and open puppies. The first trail shall not be slipped before the advertised time.

Changing it to

Every trail meeting must include trails for open hounds and open puppies with the excepting of the Langholm Common Riding which shall be held annually on the last Friday in July – A – Senior Hounds and the Copshaw Common Riding which shall be held annually on either the first or second Saturday of July – K – Open Puppies. The first trail must not be slip before the advertised time.

This proposed change was voted on and accepted

Current rule 81.3 – states

The Produce Stakes Trails shall be held on fixed dates annually – the second Saturday in June and the first Saturday in July – the venues to be determined by the five Area committee’s discretion.

Changing to –

The Produce Stake Trails shall be held on fixed dates annually the first or second Saturday in June (Depending on the date of the Roman Wall Show) and the first or second Saturday in July (Depending on the date of the Copshaw Common Riding) – the venues to be allocated to all five areas in turn at the Committee’s discretion.

This proposed changed was voted on and accepted

New Rule – Rule 72.4 agreed by Executive during 2023 season

The Executive committee authorised the following non-championship trails, Copshaw Common Riding (Puppy Trail Only) and the Langholm Common riding (Senior Trail Only), these will run under HTA rules and betting will be allowed.

This proposal was withdrawn due to the previous rule being approved.

Proposed by Anna Lindsey and seconded by Lee Wall

From Current Rule 84

B. RESTRICTED HOUNDS – (wins count ABCKL – these letters here and subsequently refer to eligibility for further trails – see categories of trail below) (£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won more than 4 trails in the preceding and current season, hound or puppy on winning its fourth trail in preceding or current season is no longer eligible. (25 – 55 minutes).

C. OPEN RESTRICTED – (wins count ABCKL) (£25) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won more than 4 trails in the preceding or current season, hound or puppy on winning its fourth trail in current or preceding season is no longer eligible. (15 – 35 minutes).

Change To:

B. RESTRICTED HOUNDS – (wins count ABCKL – these letters here and subsequently refer to eligibility for further trails – see categories of trail below) (£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won more than 3 trails in the proceeding season, on winning its third trail in current season no longer eligible. (25 – 55 minutes).

C. OPEN RESTRICTED – (wins count ABCKL) (£25) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won more than 3 trails in the proceeding season, on winning its third trail in current season no longer eligible. (15 – 35 minutes).

The above proposed changes were voted on and accepted.

The implications of this change for this coming season (2024) mean that any hound that had won four trails according to the associated grades of the rule will not be eligible to run in 2024 in the Open Restricted grade. All other hounds who have won three or less will now be entitled to win three trails in 2024 according to the associated grades.

Proposed by Derek Hill and seconded by Carolyn Hill

From Current rule 84

F. MAIDEN HOUNDS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & N in current season)

(£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, one win permitted per season. (25 – 55 minutes).

G. OPEN MAIDENS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & H in current season)

(£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, one win permitted per season. (25 – 55 minutes).

H. OPEN MAIDENS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & G in current season)

(£25) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, one win permitted per season. (15 – 35 minutes).

N. MAIDEN PUPPIES – (wins count ABCDEKLM & F in current season)

(£25) Open to all puppies not having won a higher-grade trail, one win permitted per season. (15 – 35 minutes).

Change To

F. MAIDEN HOUNDS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & N in current season)

(£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, two wins permitted per season. (25 – 55 minutes).

G. OPEN MAIDENS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & H in current season)

(£30) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, two wins permitted per season. (25 – 55 minutes).

H. OPEN MAIDENS – (wins count ABCDEKLM & G in current season)

(£25) Open to all hounds and puppies not having won a higher-grade trail in the current and preceding season, two wins permitted per season. (15 – 35 minutes).

N. MAIDEN PUPPIES – (wins count ABCDEKLM & F in current season)

(£25) Open to all puppies not having won a higher-grade trail, two wins permitted per season. (15 – 35 minutes).

This proposed change was voted on and Accepted

Executive Notice of Motion

The rule 70.1 would be changed from:

The formula for the trail mixture is:

i.             3.5 fluid oz (100ml) aniseed oil

ii.            7 pints (4litres) paraffin

iii.           3.5 fluid oz (100ml) engine oil may be added when necessary

Total for Senior trail – 4 Pints (2.25litres)

Total for Puppy Trail – 3 Pints (1.75litres)

It is to be made up as close to the trail date as possible either by approved chemist or by one person appointed by the Area Committee. It is to be carried in unbreakable containers.

Changed to:

The formula for the trail mixture is:

i.             4.2 fluid oz (125ml) aniseed oil

ii.            7 pints (4 litres) paraffin

iii.           3.5 fluid oz (100ml) engine oil may be added when necessary

Total for Senior trail – 4 Pints (2.25 litres)

Total for Puppy Trail – 3 Pints (1.75 litres)

It is to be made up as close to the trail date as possible either by approved chemist or by one person appointed by the Area Committee. It is to be carried in unbreakable containers.

This proposal was voted on and accepted

New Rule – Rule 52.5 agreed by Executive during 2023 season

It will be compulsory for all members in attendance at trails to pick up their hound’s dog muck and dispose of it appropriately.

This proposal was voted on and accepted

Thanks Fiona