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Cockermouth and Workington Area held their presentation night on Saturday 20th January.

https://cumbriacrack.com/2024/01/22/hound-trailing-association-area-celebrate-2023-winners/

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Just to confirm that Shap trial trails will be on tomorrow slipping normal time.

Thanks Robert

Lena’s funeral will take place on the 31st January at Distington Crematorium at 11.15am followed by the Shepherds Arms at Ennerdale.

Thanks Mark Bryden

Due to weather conditions the trial trails at SHAP have been cancelled. Trial trails hopefully still on for Sunday

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The Annual AGM will take place on the 4th February at 2pm at Hundith Hill, Cockermouth.

Please see the 2023 Honours List

Congratulations to the following:

Senior Champion – WINTERFELL – Barry Laidler and Caroline Clough, South Lakes Area

Runner-Up – MITREDALE DUCHESS – Denis Peare and Jackie Gill, South Lakes Area

Puppy Champion – RODNEY RAIDER – Nicola McMaster and David Todhunter – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Runner-Up – SILVER DREAM – Darren and Julie McMaster and Anthony Skelton – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Senior Maiden Champion – EDEN ROMINA – David Clifford – Carlisle and Penrith Area

Runner-Up – FOXPARKE WHO GIVES A TOSS – R., N., E. &G Napier, B. Butler, R&G Farren – Whitehaven Area

Puppy Maiden Champion – MITREDALE DUST – A., S., S., K., & A Steel – Whitehaven Area

Runner-Up – 3-way tie – CASTLE CALLANT – M. Borthwick, M. Irving, J. Fawkes & A Brookes – Carlisle and Penrith Area, SPRING REMEDY – Ronnie Ridley & Jenny Horn – Carlisle and Penrith Area, THORN BEAR – Martin & Molly Burrow’s – Aspatria and Wigton Area

Open Maiden Champion – EDEN ROMINA – David Clifford – Carlisle and Penrith Area

Runner-Up – SAMCRO – Tania Satterthwaite & M. Stockdale – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Open Restricted Champion – THORN POP – Colin Satterthwaite – Aspatria and Wigton Area

Runner-Up – MAVERICK – Joseph Abram & Sadie Wilson – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Open Non-Winner Champion – FOXPARKE DEALER – N., R., E., & G Napier, B. Butler, & G. Farren – Whitehaven Area

Runner-Up – MISS STANHOPE – G&R Farren, E&G Napier – Whitehaven Area

Veteran Champion – FORLORN SPRING – J., J., J & S Jeynes – Whitehaven Area

Runner-Up – HUNTSMAN’S MAJOR – D. Bland, D. Barrow, J Little – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Puppy with Most Tickets – ARTIST – B&P Mellon, R&T Airey – Carlisle and Penrith Area

Bert Sowden Cup – (most points in tables) – RODNEY RAIDER – Nicola McMaster and David Todhunter – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Tot Kelso Cup – (most points in major HTA trails) – RODNEY RAIDER – Nicola McMaster and David Todhunter – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Philip Potter Cup – (opposite sex to Puppy Champion) – SILVER DREAM – Darren and Julie McMaster and Anthony Skelton – Cockermouth and Workington Area

The following Notices of Motion will be discussed and voted upon.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

Today we lost a life long member of the HTA in the form of Lena Gibson. Wife to Edward and a member of the great Lawson family who had too many winners to mention. Lena has been missing at the trails in recent years but was still an active member of the Eagle Kennel with her weekly input, I never ran a hound without Lena’s advice. In recent years after holding many trophy’s, Lena held the recently won Bitch Produce Trophy with such pride and joy not having lost any of her enthusiasm for the sport. Rest Easy Lena you will be sadly missed by all. Condolences to the family from the Whitehaven Area also. Funeral arrangements will follow.

Thanks Mark/Christine

The following dogs are available for stud if anyone is looking for a stud dog – Langdale Ranger and Overwater Louie – please contact James Irving direct on 01697371217

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Cockermouth and Workington Presentation night will be on the 20th January 2024 at Hundith Hill. 7-7.30pm. Anyone wanting tickets can they please contact Phil – 07881575986 or Nicola – 07772643234. It will be a three course meal and entertainment. Need to know numbers by the end of this week

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 Thanks Sarah

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
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound)
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

2024 Puppy Registrations

Hound missing in the Borrowdale area answers to Jazz. Please contact Christine 07963845831 Found safe and well.

As from Wednesday 3rd January there will be open trial trails running each Wednesday 2.15pm and Sunday at 1.00pm at Shap Summit ( anyone travelling needs to drive through Shap Village towards Kendal and there will be signs out to follow. The hounds will be running 9-10 mins. Good viewing of the hounds as they run on fell side. Trial trails will be running for the whole of January and February. All welcome.

thanks Robert

There will be an open trial trail at Druids Circle tomorrow 28th December 1pm. All welcome

Thanks Jonty

Just a reminder for those who have not submitted their registration forms for next years pups time is running out as they need to be in by 31st December. If its easier for anyone you can drop them off at Fiona’s house if you are not able to email.

thanks John

There will be open trial trails at Druids Cicle on the following days all slipping at 11am on the 24th, 26th, 30th and 31st. All welcome.

thanks Jonty