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For those who can remember there was a film crew from Channel Five who were doing a film about hound trailing last year and they had been following Sarah Harper and her hounds. This program will be aired on the 24th July at 8.00pm on Channel Five for those who would like to watch the program it will be part of the Cumbria: The Lakes and the Coast program.

Thanks Sarah

Trails at Cold fell on the 23rd July have kindly been sponsored by the Bewley Family and they will be in aid of the Cancer Charities. There will also be catering at all the Cold fell trails.

Thanks Christine

The Keswick Supporters would like to thank Mike Watson for his generous donation towards the Latrigg Trails it was very much appreciated. The Committee would like to thank all those who helped and all those who supported the trails. We hope everyone enjoyed the trails and the fine weather.

Thanks – Spike, Stanley, Carole and Christine

Following last nights meeting Edward Crosby was temporarily elected to the Vice Chairman’s Role he will hold this post until the December Meeting where it will be discussed further. The Executive Committee thanked Andy Horn former Vice Chair for his service over the last few years and wished him well for the future.

The Premier Trails will be hosted by the Aspatria and Wigton Area on behalf of the Hound Trailing Association and will be held at Uldale.

John Bromage who has been the Treasurer for over eight years now is looking to step down anyone interested in taking on the role can they please contact John for an informal chat by close of play 31st July and he will run through what the role entails.

Thanks

The HTA would like to thank Carlisle and Penrith Area and the Border Supporters for hosting the forth coming Bitch Produce Stake Trails on behalf of the Association which are due to take place on the 13th July 2024. All trails have been sponsored so a huge thank you to all of those generous people and to the land owners and farmers who continue to support hound trailing.

It is with sadness that i report that Mall Reay has passed away. Mall and his wife Ann had many dogs over the years. Mall’s funeral is on the 17th July at Distington Crematorium at 2.45pm. RIP Mall

Thanks Christine

Please note as from this week anyone requesting Aniseed will need to come to me. Also anyone who has any glass bottles that have been used to supply Aniseed in the past can they please be return to me. I would like to thank Phil for overseeing the supply of Aniseed over recent years on behalf of the HTA.

Thanks Fiona

All Executive Members – please note that there will be an Executive Meeting on the 7th July at the Conservative Club at 7.00pm.

Thanks Fiona

Bronze award winner 

Thorn Thunder- Molly Burrow
Reebok- Eleanor Chisholm
Embrace- Joel Bulman
Eagle Girl- Georgia Bryden
Glamorous Ava- Ava McClellan
Mitredale Rumble- Millie Mawson
Eagle Rock- Georgia Bryden
Blue Diamond- Erin Rowlandson
Dundee- Joel Bulman
Thorn Star- Molly and Teddy Burrow
Foxparke Majesty- Brooke Butler

Silver award winners 

Ruby- Isla Hetherington
Millie’s Lass- Millie Telford
Sarah Jane- Sadie Wilson
Maverick- Sadie Wilson
Lassie- Ryan Bell
Baroness Ava- Ava McClellan
Cautious- Isla Hetherington
Silver Streak- Sadie Wilson
Ron- Ryan Bell

Gold award winner 

Thornton- Sadie Wilson

Also a list of the special prize winners at the 2024 international …

Hounds-
Silver Streak- Darren McMaster and Sadie Wilson,
Embrace- Joel Bulman
Maverick- Sadie Wilson
Huntsman’s Rebel- Jenny Bland

Senior Maidens-
Dundee- Joel Bulman
Mitredale Dusk- Katie and Sophie Steele
Foxparke whoosh- Grace Napier

Pups-
Huntsman’s Time- Jenny Bland
Thornton- Darren McMaster and Sadie Wilson
Blue Striker- Erin Rowlandson
Huntsman’s Trouble- Jenny Bland

Puppy Maidens-
Foxparke Elliot’s Lad- Ellie Napier
Millie’s Lad- Gillian Telford
Baroness Ava- Ava McClellan
Millie’s Lass- Millie and Gillian Telford

Open Restricted-
Eagle Girl- Georgia Bryden
Foxparke Fair Lady- Ellie Napier
Foxparke Honk Honk- Grace Napier
Cautious- Isla Hetherington
Ron- Ryan Bell

Veterans-
Reebok- Eleanor Chisholm
Splendid Mikey- Luke Hetherington

Thanks Donna

Just to confirm that as with the National Trust the Hound Trailing Association has been in discussion with the Local Labour Party and have clarified the difference between Hound Trail Racing and Trail Hunting. The Labour Party, as with the National Trust, are aware of the difference and have no intention of banning Hound Trail Racing.

Thanks

Due to recent weather conditions and rain fall the field at Cleamire has become soft in places could people park responsibly on the road above Keepers Cottage. Thank you for your cooperation.

Confirmed Mating’s – 2023/2024

1. Mitredale Shadow – Babycham – no pups
2. Crazy – Derwent (Melbreak Foxhound) – 5 x dogs 3 x bitches
3. Swamp Fox – Sir Robert – 4 x dogs – 4 x bitches
4. Shackalacka Boom Boom – Mitredale Shadow – 5 x dogs x 4 x bitches
5. Thorn Belle – Kirkhead Rebel – no pups
6. Jenny’s Oracle – Milo Moon – 4 x dogs – 6 x bitches
7. Overwater Gemini – Overwater Louie – 4 x bitches 3 x dogs
8. Thorn Dancer – Mitredale Shadow 3 x bitches 2 x dogs
9. Jenny’s Aura – Spring Dazzler 5 x bitches 3 x dogs
10. Thorn Dollar – Aruba 1 x bitch 3 x dogs (Contact Phil direct if anyone is interested in the pups – 07881575986)

Please note the changes to the Latrigg trails which have now been re arranged and are back on the 24th and the 26th June.

Thanks Fiona