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6th January 2025 – Puppy Registrations 2025

Bitch Produce Puppy Registrations 2025

Chip NumberEar NumberNameDame/SireOwner/s
04384527Busy RascalSwamp Fox – Sir RobertA. Blacklock & C. Harrison, Kirkbride
Withheld under GDPR14Chapel LassJenny’s Oracle – Milo MoonJ. Petersen, I. Fleet & E. Chisholm, Broughton Moor
27839901Dame AvaCrazy – DerwentJ. & A. McClellan, Frizington
28444635Foxparke Cheese and BeansFoxparke Shakalacka Boom Boom – Miterdale ShadowR., E., G., & N. Napier, B. Butler & G. Farren, Coulderton
75619947Foxparke DupeThorn Dancer – Miterdale ShadowR., E., G., & N. Napier, B. Butler, G. Farren & R. Deacon, Coulderton
28444334Foxparke Oink OinkFoxparke Shakalacka Boom Boom – Miterdale ShadowR., E., G., & N. Napier, B. Butler & D. Hodgson, Coulderton
28445936Foxparke Pip PipFoxparke Shakalacka Boom Boom – Miterdale ShadowR., E., G., & N. Napier, B. Butler & D. Hodgson, Coulderton
28446037Foxparke Rita’s RoseFoxparke Shakalacka Boom Boom – Miterdale ShadowR., E., G., & N. Napier, B. Butler & D. Clark, Coulderton
04384225HeartsideSwamp Fox – Sir RobertM. Stockdale & J. Jeynes, Workington
01779248Huntsman’s UniteThorn Dancer – Miterdale ShadowD. & J. Bland & G. Little, Patterdale
00160155Jenny’s ChanceJenny’s Aura – Spring DazzlerD. & J. Bland, G. Little & K. & E. Gallacher. Patterdale
78036615Lizzy MoonJenny’s Oracle – Milo MoonT., D., & C. Hill, Carlisle
28307657MaggieJenny’s Aura – Spring DazzlerL. & G. Reid, E. Rowlandson, B. Jones & S. Walker, Cockermouth
28308559Mellow BirdsThorn Dollar – ArubaE. Blenkharn, K. & A. Braithwaite, Kendal
29467558MinnieJenny’s Aura – Spring DazzlerL. & G. Reid, E. Rowlandson, B. Jones & S. Walker, Cockermouth
32531413Miss BeckyJenny’s Oracle – Milo MoonR. & G. Farren & D. Bland, Arlecdon
27897402Nellie’s JoyCrazy – DerwentJ. & E. Moore & J Thompson, Cleator
27893708Nellie’s PrideCrazy – DerwentJ. & E. Moore & J Thompson, Cleator
04376326Prospect JanSwamp Fox – Sir RobertS. Smith, Distington
59534940Prospect JillOverwater Gemini – Overwater LouieS. Smith, Distington
59267645Silver StarOverwater Gemini – Overwater LouieD. & J. McMaster & S. Wilson, Dearham
04377324StretchSwamp Fox – Sir RobertM. Holmes, Penrith
05916838Sullivan’s MistOverwater Gemini – Overwater LouieG., S., M., L. Woodend, Seaton
73164249Thorn BeeThorn Dancer – Miterdale ShadowM., M., T. Burrow, I. Freyne, G. & J. Kenneally, Aikshaw
73103353Thorn BirdJenny’s Aura – Spring DazzlerC. Satterthwaite, M. & T. Burrow, Kelsic
59768541ZayaOverwater Gemini – Overwater LouieS. Irving & C. Graham, Frizington
73252612ZoyaJenny’s Oracle – Milo MoonS. Irving & C. Graham, Frizington

Dog Produce Puppy Registrations 2025

Chip NumberEar NumberNameDame/SireOwner/s
59488139AffirmationOverwater Gemini – Overwater LouieA. Bulman, L. Steele & G. Woodend, Seaton
59334342Ava ArtoisOverwater Gemini – Overwater LouieJ. & A. McClellan, Frizington
28309060Black Eyed ChanceThorn Dollar – ArubaN., J., D. Lyon, D. Parkin, D. McClean & J. Doak, Grange-Over-Sands
27839805Blue DerwentCrazy – DerwentB. & E. Rowlandson & W. Birkett, Cleator Moor
28444425Brown SugarFoxparke Shakalacka Boom Boom – Miterdale ShadowG. & L. Reid, E. Napier, Cockermouth
Withheld under GDPR07Chapel LadCrazy – DerwentI. Fleet, J. Petersen, O. & L. Chisholm, Broughton Moor
78036409Deggsy MoonJenny’s Oracle – Milo MoonC., T., D. Hill, Carlisle
55140618Delta FortuneJenny’s Oracle – Milo MoonS. & B. Harper & H. Robinson, Cargo
28444128Denton AdonisFoxparke Shakalacka Boom Boom – Miterdale ShadowL., H., G., & J. Wall, S. Mordue & T Storrow, Carlisle
28444931Denton PhantomFoxparke Shakalacka Boom Boom – Miterdale ShadowL., H., G., & J. Wall, S. Mordue & T Storrow, Carlisle
28445232Foxparke Waddle WaddleFoxparke Shakalacka Boom Boom – Miterdale ShadowR. Napier, N. Brady, N., E., G. Napier, B. Butler, Coulderton
78036510Harvey MoonJenny’s Oracle – Milo MoonT., D., C. Hill, Carlisle
04377720I Am ItSwamp Fox – Sir RobertR. Graham & C. Dixon, Frizington
27852004L’al DominoCrazy – DerwentL. Whitfield, H. Whitfield, S, Passon, E. Moore, Cleator
01822252Let It BeJenny’s Aura – Spring DazzlerR. Graham & C. Dixon, Frizington
 67461446Miterdale UnbelievableThorn Dancer – Miterdale ShadowA., S., S., K., A. Steele, Low Place
28444230Miterdale WowFoxparke Shakalacka Boom Boom – Miterdale ShadowA., S., S., K., A. Steele, Low Place
59175943Overwater SidneyOverwater Gemini – Overwater LouieE. Irving, Uldale
04376823Pied PiperSwamp Fox – Sir RobertT. Satterthwaite, Workington
27864406SagamoreCrazy – DerwentK. Lyon, J., E., G. Martin, D. McClean, Barrow-In-Furness
78036251Spring GardnerJenny’s Aura – Spring DazzlerJ. Horn, R. Ridlley & A. A. Horn. Carlisle
27847003TerminatorCrazy – DerwentC. Clough & R. Bell, Marton
04376519TikTokSwamp Fox – Sir RobertK. & A. Lindsay & J. McAuley, Carlisle
04376621TuckerSwap Fox – Sir RobertN. McMaster & A. Skelton, Dearham
29078961WhitesideThorn Dollar – ArubaP. Graham, Cockermouth

2nd January 2025 – Update on confirmed matings

Confirmed Mating’s – 2024/2025

  1. Thorn Dancer x Foxparke Billy Elliot
  2. Fire Lass x Maverick
  3. Silver Streak x Cuckoo Lane
  4. Sarah Jane x Cuckoo Lane
  5. Oakbank Izzy x High Crag
  6. Foxparke Bugga Boo x Foxparke Billy Elliot
  7. Clementine x Reebok

Thanks Fiona

2nd December 2024 – Update from the All Area December Meeting

Following yesterdays meeting i can confirm that Paul Airey was re-elected as Chairman for a further three years. Edward Crosby was also elected as the Vice Chair for the following three years. Congratulations to to both Paul and Edward and i am sure everyone will wish them well in the roles of Chair and Vice Chair over the next three years.

Any recommendations brought forward by the Area Committees from their AGM’s back in November were discussed and voted upon. The Following will now go through to the February AGM meeting for the membership of the HTA to vote on along with the other Notices of Motion already passed at the Area Meetings.

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

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.

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.

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 – 1st -£100, 2nd – £60, 3rd – £40 4th – 6th £20

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

27th November 2024 – message from Secretary

REMINDER

All Area Committee members – don’t forget about the All Area December Meeting which will take place on the 1st December at 1.00pm at the Cons Club at Keswick. All Notices of Motion and Recommendations will be discussed along with any other business on the day. Anyone who put a recommendation forward and who is on the Area will need to attend to present this at the meeting, any others who are not on the area will need to make sure someone on the area committee will speak on their behalf.

Thanks Fiona

19th November 2024 – message re funeral arrangements

We are sad to announce the passing of James Oldcorn of Cark at the age of 77. James was a lifelong follower of the sport and trained hounds with his mother Elizabeth and brother John. They enjoyed plenty of success over the years, particularly with Seldom Seen and Lady Sarah. His funeral will take place at Beetham Crematorium on Wednesday 4th December at 2pm. 

Many thanks Lynn 

18th November 2024 – message from the secretary – Notices of Motion and Recommendations

All Notices of Motion will go straight to the February AGM, all recommendations will go to the All Area December meeting which will take place on the 1st December at 1.00pm

Carlisle and Penrith Area

Recommendation – proposed by Sarah Harper and Seconded by Annabelle Connolly

Additional Rule

44.5 – The Association to pay £20 per pup to help cover the cost of the first vaccination and micro chipping costs.

Recommendation – 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.

Recommendation – proposed by George McGimpsey seconded by Gladys McGimpsey

Current Rule

55.3 – Established Agricultural and horticultural shows where trails are held shall have a clear day.

 Change to:

55.3 – Established Agricultural and horticultural shows as well as Ambleside Sports, Grasmere Sports and the Copshaw Common Riding where trails are held shall have a clear day.

Whitehaven Area

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.

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 – 1st -£100, 2nd – £60, 3rd – £40 4th – 6th £20

Cockermouth and Workington Area

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.

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.

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

Current Rule

Rule 67.1Scouts 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.

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.

Recommendation – Proposed by Jayne Petersen and seconded by Ian Fleet

Current Rule

Rule 67.2: Scouts must be at all road crossings, and must be provided with red flags.

Change to:

Rule 67.2: Scouts must be at all road crossings and must remain until such time they are advised they can leave by a representative from the Promoter or Area Committee.  They must be provided with red flags and high viz bibs.  Adequate warning signage must be on the road giving advance warning to approaching vehicles/pedestrians.

Recommendation – 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.

Recommendation – 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.

10th November 2024 – Message from Whitehaven Area

Whitehaven Area Presentation 2024
Friday 29th November: Please let any committee member know if you are coming by the 25th of November at the latest
7:30 Start
Pies and Peas
Entertainment: Ged Hagen

Whitehaven Area Trophy Winners
Seniors- Mel
Senior Maidens- Ruby
Open Pups- Countess Ava
Puppy Maidens- Foxparke Elliots Lad
Open Maidens- Eden Romina
Open Non Winners- 6 Way Tie Vinny Moon, Foxparke Elliots Lad Huntsmans Trouble, Offspring, Paddy the Plasterer, Eden Rosanna
Open Restricted- Foxparke Sidekick
Veterans- Adele
3 Show Trails- Seniors: Cautious Pups: 3 Way Tie Baroness Ava, Countess Ava and Blue Striker

Cold Fell Trophy Winners
Seniors- Huntsmans Rebel
Pups- Countess Ava
Alan Pugh Trophy- Lily
Maurice Bewley Trophy- Cautious

Low Place Trophy Winners
Seniors- Cautious
Pups- Classmate
Open Non Winners- Vinny Moon
Open Maidens- Ruby
Open Restricted- Cuckoo Lane
Veterans- Miterdale Duchess
John Jenkinson Memorial Trophy hound with the most points- Cautious

Thank You Whitehaven Area

7th November 2024 – message from Cockermouth and Workington Area

Just to let people know that through everyone’s contributions to the tea car at the trails £500 has been raised for the Great North Air Ambulance, £250 for Cockermouth Mountain Rescue and £250 for Keswick Mountain Rescue. There was also a contribution made to the Area Committee Funds. Mary and Fiona would like to thank everyone for supporting the tea car.

7th November 2024 – message from Mark Bryden Book Maker

2025 HTA SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

EACH WAY 1-2-3.  1/4 ODDS.                               

No deadheats 2nds 3rds 4ths etc

No bets on this post. Paid on ASAP

3/1.     Silver dream
4/1.     Rodney raider
4/1.     Huntsman’s time
6/1.     Embrace
7/1.      Blue striker
8/1.     Huntsman’s rebel
10/1.    Thornton
            Mel
10/1.    Minnie million
12/1.    Cautious
12/1.    Lady million
12/1.    Busy again
10/1.    Foxparke beep beep
8/1.      Countess Ava
12/1.     Maverick
10/1.     Silver streak
8/1.       Money talks
12/1.     Eden reyna
10/1.     Strawberry mick
12/1.     Baroness Ava
10/1.     Sarah Jane
12/1.     Cracking last 12
12/1.     Thorn soul
10/1.     Snow fell
8/1.       Sportsman
12/1.     Huntsman’s trouble
10/1.     Millie’s lass
12/1.     Apache chief

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7th November 2024 – message from Junior Club

Junior Competition 2024 Winners
1st- Thornton- Sadie Wilson
2nd- Countess Ava- Ava McClellan
3rd- Baroness Ava- Ava McClellan
4th- Millies Lass- Millie Telford
5th- Thorn Soul- Molly and Teddy Burrow
6th- Blue Striker- Erin Rowlandson

Congratulations everyone 

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 and thank you all for your support this season 

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18-30 competition 2024 Winners
1st- Huntsman’s Time- Jenny Bland
2nd- Thornton- Darren Mcmaster
3rd- Huntsman’s Trouble- Jenny Bland
4th- Huntsman’s Rebel- Jenny Bland
5th- Silver Dream- Darren Mcmaster
6th- Millie’s Lass- Gillian Telford

Well done everyone 

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