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Confirmed Mating’s – 2024/2025

1. Thorn Dancer x Foxparke Billy Elliot – 4 x Bitches
2. Fire Lass x Maverick – 5 x Bitches – 3 x Dogs
3. Silver Streak x Cuckoo Lane – 2 x Bitches – 8 x Dogs
4. Sarah Jane x Cuckoo Lane – 5 x Bitches – 6 X Dogs
5. Oakbank Izzy x High Crag – no pups
6. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Foxparke Billy Elliot – no pups
7. Clementine x Reebok
8. Lucky Lottie x Miterdale Steele
9. Delta Supreme x Sir Robert – no pups
10. Adele x Bestmate
11. Foxparke Parma Violet x Foxparke Billy Elliot

Just a thank you to all those who supported the Area in 2024, hope everyone had a good night, thank you to the farmers and land owners who attended and thank you to Paul and Kate who presented the trophies. The Area wishes everyone a successful 2025.

It is with great sadness that we report, that following a short hospitalisation, Les Black has passed away. Les trained many good hounds including Pharlap who won a lot of trails in the 90’s and more recently Canny Girl who had a good winning record at HTA major trails. Our sympathies go to Pat and the family. Les will certainly be missed on our trail fields.

Edward Crosby

Notice of Motion – Proposed by the Executive Committee

Current Rule – 12.3.1

The Area Committee for each of the four areas administered by the Association shall elect three persons from the Area Committee to be Representative Members of the Committee

Change to

The Area Committee for each of the four areas administered by the Association shall elect four persons from the Area Committee to be Representative Members of the Committee

This Notice of Motion was voted and it was Confirmed

Notice of Motion – Proposed by the Executive

Current Rule – 23.2

Each Area committee shall consist of not more than 12 elected members plus ex-officio the Chairman, Vice Chair-man and Life members.

Change to

Each Area committee shall consist of not more than 15 elected members plus ex-officio the Chairman, Vice Chair-man and Life members.

This Notice of Motion was voted on and it was Confirmed

Notice of Motion – Proposed by John Bromage and Seconded by Debbie McGee

Current wording page 16 under definitions

Hound Attendant: A member of the Association being the owner present at a trail, or the person with the permission of the owner bringing the hound to a trail, slipping or recovering it.

Change to:

Hound Attendant: Has to be a member of the Association to slip or catch a hound on the trail field.

This Notice of Motion was voted on and it was Confirmed

Notice of Motion – Proposed by John Bromage and seconded by Debbie McGee

New Rule

To increase the prize money for the five major association trails to £260 per race and to be split as follows – 1^st -£100, 2^nd – £60, 3^rd – £40 4^th – 6^th £20

This Notice of Motion was voted on and it was Defeated

Notice of Motion – Proposed by Jayne Petersen and Seconded by Ian Fleet

Current Rule

Rule 54.6: Admission shall be all to pay and entries free. Agricultural and horticultural shows and shows with classes of foxhounds from local packs may charge full admission however entries must be free.

Change to:

Admission shall be all to pay and entries free. Agricultural and horticultural shows, local sports with hound trails and shows with classes of foxhounds from local packs may charge full admission however entries must be free.  Any Area Committee Member or helper who has received free entry at any event listed shall pay a nominal fee of £1.00 per hound, payable to entry clerk on entering their hounds.

This Notice of Motion was voted on and it was Defeated

Notice of Motion Proposed by Jayne Petersen and seconded by Ian Fleet

Current Rule

Rule 12.1: There shall be five areas within the Association.

Change to:

There shall be four areas within the Association.

This Notice of Motion was voted on and it was Confirmed

Notice of Motion – Proposed by Jayne Petersen and seconded by Ian Fleet

Current Rule

Rule 67.1 Scouts must be provided by the Promoter, and all trails must be adequately scouted to the satisfaction of the Area Committee.

Change to:

Rule 67.1: Scouts must be provided by the Promoter/Area Committee, and all trails must be adequately scouted to the satisfaction of the Promoter/Area Committee.  These scouts must be clearly identified to the Area Committee prior to each trail meeting along with contact numbers in case of emergencies.

This Notice of Motion was voted on and it was Defeated

Notice of Motion – Proposed by Jayne Petersen and seconded by Ian Fleet

New Rule

New Rule: All Members whether existing or new should respect the Executive and Area Committee Member’s decisions at all times.  No Member of the HTA shall bring the sport into disrepute by creating any bad tension or bad blood and they should act as an ambassador for the HTA at all times.  Any unacceptable behaviour shall be dealt with under Rule 19.

This Notice of Motion was voted on and Defeated

Notice of Motion – proposed by Sarah Harper and Seconded by Annabelle Connolly

Additional Rule

44.5 – The Association to pay £20 per pup to the breeder to help cover the cost of rearing the pups once the pup has been earmarked and or chipped.

This Notice of Motion was voted on and it was Defeated

Notice of Motion – proposed by Sarah Harper and Seconded by Annabelle Connolly

Current Rule

81.2 The breeder of the winner shall receive 15% of the fees, the rest to go in prize money split as in Rule 77.

Change to:

The Breeder of the winning Produce Dog or Bitch shall receive a set amount of £100, and the Produce entry money would be added to the existing prize money and would be split across the six ticketing hounds using the existing formula.

This notice of Motion was voted on and it was Confirmed

Notice of Motion – Proposed by Darren McMaster and seconded by Ian Fleet

Current Rule

Rule 44.2 – All bitches mated on or before 15th November shall be inspected on 31st December by two members of the Area Committee. The secretary must be informed of all litters within three days of birth.

Change to:

Rule 44.2 – All bitches mated on or before 16th October shall be inspected on 30th November by two members of the Area Committee. The secretary must be informed of all litters within three days of birth.

This Notice of Motion was voted on and it was Defeated

Notice of Motion – Proposed by Stanley Jackson and seconded by Darren McMaster

Current Rule

55.3 – Established agricultural and horticultural shows where trails are held shall have a clear date.

Change to:

55.3 – Established agricultural and horticultural shows and sports where trails are held shall have a clear date.

This Notice of Motion was voted on and and it was Confirmed

Thanks Fiona

Confirmed Mating’s – 2024/2025

1. Thorn Dancer x Foxparke Billy Elliot – 4 x Bitches – 1 x Dog
2. Fire Lass x Maverick – 5 x Bitches – 4 x Dogs
3. Silver Streak x Cuckoo Lane – 2 x Bitches – 8 x Dogs
4. Sarah Jane x Cuckoo Lane – 5 x Bitches – 6 X Dogs
5. Oakbank Izzy x High Crag
6. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Foxparke Billy Elliot – no pups
7. Clementine x Reebok
8. Lucky Lottie x Miterdale Steele
9. Delta Supreme x Sir Robert
10. Adele x Bestmate
11. Foxparke Parma Violet x Foxparke Billy Elliot

Just a reminder that it will be Cockermouth and Workington presentation night on the 8th February at Hundith Hill Hotel 7-7.30pm three course meal, tickets £20 for adults, under 10 £10.

AREA TROPHIES:

Senior: Silver Dream

Maidens: Foxparke Majesty

Puppy: Thornton

Opposite Sex: Minnie Million

Puppy Maiden: Foxparke Elliot’s Lad

Veterans: Adele

Open Non-Winners: Tie Busy Lad, Meadow Lane and Discover

Open Maiden:  Eden Romina

Open Restricted: Foxparke Side Kick

Moathill Trophy (Field Trails): Huntsman’s Rebel

Elsie and David Harrison Trophy: Silver Dream

Local Competitions:

Senior (Allport Trophy): Silver Dream

Maidens (Jennings Trophy): Charisma

Puppy (J. Casson Memorial Trophy): Thornton

Puppy Maiden (F. Kirkbride Memorial Trophy): Maeve

Open Non-Winners:  Paddy The Plasterer

Open Maiden: Paddy The Plasterer

Open Restricted: Swamp Fox

Veterans: Bob

Cockermouth Show Trails

Seniors – Silver Dream

Maidens – Miterdale Dusk

Pups – Huntsman’s Trouble

Puppy Maiden’s – Zeta

Veterans – Adele

Wythop Supporters

Hounds – Maurice Bewely Memorial Trophy – Foxparke Beep Beep

Pups – Nasher Memorial Trophy – Snowfell

Thanks Fiona

Just a reminder for all members that the Annual General Meeting and presentation of trophies for 2024 will take place on Sunday 2nd February at Hundith Hill Hotel, Lorton at 2pm. All members should have received a programe and balance sheet. Please contact contact John Bromage if you have not received one. Also if you haven’t submitted your kennel form or paid your membership this can be handed to John and paid for on the day or posted if you intend not to go.

ROLE OF HONOUR 2024

Congratulations to the following:

Senior Champion – SILVER DREAM – D. & J. McMaster and A. Skelton – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Runner-Up – Joint Runners Up – HUNTSMAN’S REBEL – D. & J. Bland, A. & J. Little, G. Little – Cockermouth and Workington Area and RODNEY RAIDER – N. McMaster and D. Todhunter – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Puppy Champion – HUNTSMAN’S TIME – D. & J. Bland, G. Little and L. Crosby, Cockermouth and Workington Area

Runner-Up – THORNTON – D. McMaster, A. Skelton and S. Wilson – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Senior Maiden Champion – RUBY – S. Riley and I. Hetherington – Whitehaven Area

Runner-Up – FOXPARKE MAJESTY – N., R., E., G. Napier, B. Butler and G. Farren – Whitehaven Area

Puppy Maiden Champion – FOXPARKE ELLIOT’S LAD – N., R., E., G. Napier and B. Butler – Whitehaven Area

Runner-Up – APACHE BRAVE – L., D., C., K. McGee – Whitehaven Area

Open Maiden Champion – EDEN ROMINA – D. Clifford – Carlisle and Penrith Area

Runner-Up – LUCKY MOON – G. & G. Higgins – Whitehaven Area

Open Restricted Champion – MALIA – C. Brownlee – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Runner-Up – FOXPARKE SIDE KICK – N., R., E., G. Napier, B. Butler and G. Farren – Whitehaven Area

Open Non-Winner Champion – SPRING REMEDY – R. Ridley & J. Horn – Carlisle and Penrith Area

Runner-Up – OFF-SPRING – S., J., J. Jeynes and T. Satterthwaite – Whitehaven Area

Veteran Champion – MITERDALE DUCHESS – D. Peare and J. Gill – South Lakes Area

Runner-Up – ADELE – S. Bell – South Lakes Area

Puppy with Most Tickets – Joint Winners – HUNTSMAN’S TIME – D. & J. Bland, G. Little and L. Crosby – Cockermouth and Workington Area and MINNIE MILLION – J. & B. Lister – Aspatria and Wigton Area

Bert Sowden Cup – (most points in tables) – HUNTSMAN’S TIME – D. & J. Bland, G. Little and L. Crosby, Cockermouth and Workington Area

Tot Kelso Cup – (most points in major HTA trails) – THORNTON – D. McMaster, A. Skelton and S. Wilson – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Philip Potter Cup – (opposite sex to Puppy Champion) – THORNTON – D. McMaster, A. Skelton and S. Wilson – Cockermouth and Workington Area

Confirmed matings for 2025

1. Thorn Dancer x Foxparke Billy Elliot – 4 x Bitches – 1 x Dog
2. Fire Lass x Maverick – 5 Bitches – 4 x Dogs
3. Silver Streak x Cuckoo Lane – 2 x Bitches – 8 x Dogs
4. Sarah Jane x Cuckoo Lane – 5 x Bitches – 6 x Dogs
5. Oakbank Izzy x High Crag
6. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Foxparke Billy Elliot
7. Clementine x Reebok
8. Lucky Lottie x Miterdale Steele
9. Delta Supreme x Sir Robert
10. Adele x Bestmate

Thanks Fiona

There will be a trial trail at Shap Summit at 11.30am Sunday 26th January. Approx 8 minutes

Thanks Robert

Confirmed matings for 2025

1. Thorn Dancer x Foxparke Billy Elliot – 4 x Bitches – 1 x Dog
2. Fire Lass x Maverick – 5 Bitches – 4 x Dogs
3. Silver Streak x Cuckoo Lane – 2 x Bitches – 8 x Dogs
4. Sarah Jane x Cuckoo Lane
5. Oakbank Izzy x High Crag
6. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Foxparke Billy Elliot
7. Clementine x Reebok
8. Lucky Lottie x Miterdale Steele
9. Delta Supreme x Sir Robert

Thanks Fiona

Just a reminder that the above event will take place on Saturday 8th Feb at Hundith Hill – tickets available from Phil (07881575986) or Fiona (07584660379)

Thanks Fiona

Confirmed matings for 2025

1. Thorn Dancer x Foxparke Billy Elliot – 4 x bitches – 1 x dog
2. Fire Lass x Maverick
3. Silver Streak x Cuckoo Lane – 2 x Bitches – 8 x Dogs
4. Sarah Jane x Cuckoo Lane
5. Oakbank Izzy x High Crag
6. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Foxparke Billy Elliot
7. Clementine x Reebok
8. Lucky Lottie x Miterdale Steele
9. Delta Supreme x Sir Robert

AREA TROPHIES:

Senior: Silver Dream

Maidens: Foxparke Majesty

Puppy: Thornton

Opposite Sex: Minnie Million

Puppy Maiden: Foxparke Elliot’s Lad

Veterans: Adele

Open Non-Winners: Tie Busy Lad, Meadow Lane and Discover

Open Maiden:  Eden Romina

Open Restricted: Foxparke Side Kick

Moathill Trophy (Field Trails): Huntsman’s Rebel

Elsie and David Harrison Trophy: Silver Dream

Local Competitions:

Senior (Allport Trophy): Silver Dream

Maidens (Jennings Trophy): Charisma

Puppy (J. Casson Memorial Trophy): Thornton

Puppy Maiden (F. Kirkbride Memorial Trophy): Maeve

Open Non-Winners:  Paddy The Plasterer

Open Maiden: Paddy The Plasterer

Open Restricted: Swamp Fox

Veterans: Bob

Confirmed Mating’s – 2024/2025

1. Thorn Dancer x Foxparke Billy Elliot
2. Fire Lass x Maverick
3. Silver Streak x Cuckoo Lane – 2 x Bitches – 8 x Dogs
4. Sarah Jane x Cuckoo Lane
5. Oakbank Izzy x High Crag
6. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Foxparke Billy Elliot
7. Clementine x Reebok
8. Lucky Lottie x Miterdale Steele