5th February 2024 – Outcomes from the Annual General meeting held on Sunday 4th February
Listed below are the outcomes from the AGM meeting which was held on Sunday 4th 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This proposal was withdrawn due to the previous rule being approved.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
