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This proposal was withdrawn due to the previous rule being approved.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

We have our first pups for 2024 – we only have five more bitches lined so if anyone has a bitch in season and the capacity to have a litter the more the merrier.

Confirmed Mating’s – 2023/2024 so far

1. Mitredale Shadow – Babycham – no pups
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound) – 5 x Dogs and 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

Thanks Fiona

Open Trial trail on Sunday 4th Feb at 11am, P, H, AI. P&H 11/12mins, AI approx 7/8 mins. Different course from previous trial trail. All welcome.

Thanks James

SHAP – Wednesday 31st as usual 2pm but they will be ran on Saturday 3rd Feb this week due to the AGM being on the Sunday. Then they will be back to normal Wednesday’s 2pm and Sunday’s 1pm.

NEWCASTLETON – open trial trail Saturday 3rd Feb 11am. All welcome. Podge and Gillian

Thank you

There will be an open trial trail at Kirkland on Sunday 28th January at 11am – running approx 8-9 mins. This will be the last one this way round but there will be further trial trails next week on a new course.

Thanks James

Just a reminder that the AGM will take place on the 4th February at Hundith Hill Hotel at 2pm. 2023 Trophies will be presented along with medals for all Major Trail winners.

John Bromage will be in attendance if anyone need to pay their subs etc.

Many Thanks Fiona

Confirmed Mating’s – 2023/2024 so far

1. Mitredale Shadow – Babycham – no pups
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

Thanks Fiona

The trial trails at Shap tomorrow are CANCELLED but will be back on Sunday

Thanks Robert

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/

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

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

Thanks

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.