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As from today the Association will be moving over to their new webpage HOUND RACING ASSOCIATION. This webpage the Hound Trailing Association will no longer be updated and you will be diverted to the new webpage if you try and access this page. If you search on the internet for Hound Racing Association you will find the new web page. Please update any of your links in order to contune to be able to access the new webpage.

Many Thanks Fiona

Following the AMG today this was the outcome of the following Notice Of Motion

Whitehaven Area

Notice Of Motion

Proposed by Edward Crosby and seconded by Lisa Crosby

That there be no more than four fixtures at any venue. – Defeated

Carlisle and Penrith Area

Notice of Motion

Proposed by Andy Horn and seconded by Mark Bryden

No more than three race meetings at any one venue, no change of field or venue name using the same course. – Defeated

Whitehaven Area

Notice of Motion

Proposed by James McClelland and Seconded by Edward Crosby.

That if the above Notice of Motion is carried then there should be an addition which states that if the HRA wishes to host a Major Trail at a particular venue then this fixture is not included in the three/four. – Withdrawn

Cockermouth and Workington Area

Notice of Motion

Proposed by Fiona Dixon and seconded by Darren McMaster

Addition to rule 60.1 marked in bold text – all race meetings shall be advertised on the official HRA website by the Secretary, on the instruction of the Promoter, at least one week prior to the meeting stating the name of the Promoter, the grades of the trails, and slipping times. No additional grades of trails may be included unless advertised seven clear days in advance with the exception of the months of June, July and August whereby All In trails may be added to the fixture with only three days’ notice. No trail may be advertised before a licence has been given under Rule 55 and full permission from land owners and other persons affected must have been obtained, The Fixture list should show all trail meetings at least one clear week in advance and it must appear on the official HRA webpage – Approved

Below are the Photos from the Presentation – Congratulations to Everyone

Just a reminder that the Presentation of Trophy winners will take place tomorrow at Hundith Hill 1.30pm followed by the AGM.

Also Major Trail dates for 2026 are as follows:

4th May Day Trails – Open To Areas to apply for

6th June – Dog Produce – Whitehaven Area

11th July – Bitch Produce – Carlisle and Penrith Area

8th August Premier – Open to Areas to apply for

3rd October Premier – South Lakes Area

1. Lucky Legend x Samcro – 3 x Bitches 3 x Dogs
2. Thorn Bird x Milo Moon – No Pups
3. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Bestmate – no pups
4. Foxparke Side Kick x Inspect – 4 x dogs 3 x bitches
5. Delta Spiral x Hey Mac
6. Eagle Girl x Eagle Rock
7. Huntsman’s Sparkle x Milo Moon
8. Lady Million x Embrace
9. Lets Go For It x Let It Be
10. Audacity and Black Legend
11. Huntsman’s Rebel x Foxparke Jiggley Puff

Confirmed Mating’s – 2025/2026

1. Lucky Legend x Samcro – 3 x Bitches 3 x Dogs
2. Thorn Bird x Milo Moon – No Pups
3. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Bestmate – no pups
4. Foxparke Side Kick x Inspect
5. Delta Spiral x Hey Mac
6. Eagle Girl x Eagle Rock
7. Huntsman’s Sparkle x Milo Moon
8. Lady Million x Embrace
9. Lets Go For It x Let It Be
10. Audacity and Black Legend
11. Huntsman’s Rebel x Foxparke Jiggley Puff

Confirmed Mating’s – 2025/2026

1. Lucky Legend x Samcro – 3 x Bitches 3 x Dogs
2. Thorn Bird x Milo Moon
3. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Bestmate – no pups
4. Foxparke Side Kick x Inspect
5. Delta Spiral x Hey Mac
6. Eagle Girl x Eagle Rock
7. Huntsman’s Sparkle x Milo Moon
8. Lady Million x Embrace
9. Lets Go For It x Let It Be
10. Audacity and Black Legend

Confirmed Mating’s – 2025/2026

1. Lucky Legend x Samcro – 3 x Bitches 3 x Dogs
2. Thorn Bird x Milo Moon
3. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Bestmate – no pups
4. Foxparke Side Kick x Inspect
5. Delta Spiral x Hey Mac
6. Eagle Girl x Eagle Rock
7. Huntsman’s Sparkle x Milo Moon
8. Lady Million x Embrace
9. Lets Go For It x Let It Be

Confirmed Mating’s – 2025/2026

1. Lucky Legend x Samcro – 3 x Bitches 3 x Dogs
2. Thorn Bird x Milo Moon
3. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Bestmate – no pups
4. Foxparke Side Kick x Inspect
5. Delta Spiral x Hey Mac
6. Eagle Girl x Eagle Rock
7. Huntsman’s Sparkle x Milo Moon
8. Lady Million x Embrace

Can all trophies please be returned to Anna as soon as possible please.

Hartley Robinson’s Funeral service will be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday 23rd January at 11:40am.

Family flowers only please but donations in lieu if so desired will go towards the continuing good work at Lakeland Trailhound Welfare.

Thanks Sarah

Please note that the Annual General Meeting and the Presentation of 2025 trophies will take place on the 1st February 2026 at 1.30pm at Hundith Hill, Cockermouth. Can all trophies winners for Championship and Points Competitions attend along with all those who ticketed at the Major trails. There will also be the Team Competition and Junior Competitions. Come and have your say regarding the below Notices of Motions and any other issues you feel need to be addressed under any other business.

Just for information the Notice of Motions on the Agenda for discussion are as follows:

1. Notice of Motions

Whitehaven Area the following Notice of Motion forward

Notice Of Motion

Proposed by Edward Crosby and seconded by Lisa Crosby

That there be no more than four fixtures at any venue.

Carlisle and Penrith Area

Notice of Motion

Proposed by Andy Horn and seconded by Mark Bryden

No more than three race meetings at any one venue, no change of field or venue name using the same course.

Whitehaven Area

Notice of Motion

Proposed by James McClelland and Seconded by Edward Crosby.

That if the above Notice of Motion is carried then there should be an addition which states that if the HRA wishes to host a Major Trail at a particular venue then this fixture is not included in the three/four.

Cockermouth and Workington Area

Notice of Motion

Proposed by Fiona Dixon and seconded by Darren McMaster

Addition to rule 60.1 (marked in bold text) – all race meetings shall be advertised on the official HRA website by the Secretary, on the instruction of the Promoter, at least one week prior to the meeting stating the name of the Promoter, the grades of the trails, and slipping times. No additional grades of trails may be included unless advertised seven clear days in advance with the exception of the months of June, July and August whereby All In trails may be added to the fixture with only three days’ notice. No trail may be advertised before a licence has been given under Rule 55 and full permission from land owners and other persons affected must have been obtained, The Fixture list should show all trail meetings at least one clear week in advance and it must appear on the official HRA webpage

Thanks Fiona

Confirmed Mating’s – 2025/2026

1. Lucky Legend x Samcro – 3 x Bitches 3 x Dogs
2. Thorn Bird x Milo Moon
3. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Bestmate – no pups
4. Foxparke Side Kick x Inspect
5. Delta Spiral x Hey Mac
6. Eagle Girl x Eagle Rock
7. Huntsman’s Sparkle x Milo Moon

Please find below Puppy Registrations for 2026. Please can you read through and make sure they are are correct re spelling, owners names etc. before I enter them in to this years Annual. Please note anyone listed as an owner has to be a member of the Association. Always appreciative of new members. Any corrections required please just message/email me and i will update the list.

This meeting will take place tomorrow at 1.00pm at the Cons Club Keswick. All Area Committee members are invited to this meeting where any Notices of Motions will be discussed and any recommendations put forward will be voted on.

Thanks Fiona