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21st May 2024 – catering arrangements

Just to confirm that there will be homemade catering at both Bridekirk Thursday the 23rd and at Steel Rigg on Saturday 25th May. Any money made from the Bridekirk catering will go to local charities at the end of the season.

thanks

15th May 2024 – HTA Dog Produce Stakes

The HTA Dog Produce stakes will take place on the 1st June kindly hosted on behalf of the HTA by the Whitehaven Area. As an Area they have done a marvelous job and have managed to get all the trails at the Dog produce collectively sponsored by thirty seven Freemasons in the province of Cumberland and Westmorland. The Hound Trailing Association would like thank all those concerned in facilitating this and those who have provided the sponsorship money. It is very generous and kindly received by the Association.

8th May 2024 – message from secretary

Can those who won trophies last year at the Dog Produce please return the trophies to me please. Seniors – Huntsman’s Rebel

Maidens – Foxparke Mysteriously

Dog Produce – Rodney raider

Open Pups – Mel

Open Restricted – Swamp Fox

Veterans – Huntsman’s Major

I also need the Mitchel Auction Trophies back as well as soon as possible –

Senior Hounds – Duchess Ava

Pups – Rodney Raider/Mel

Puppy Maiden – Sarah Jane

Open Restricted – Denton Shamrock

Thanks Fiona

8th May 2024 – Message from the Chairman

I write to confirm that Andy Horn has resigned as the Vice Chairman of the HTA. I would like to thank Andy for his contribution to the HTA during his time as the Vice Chair and wish him well for the future. A decision regarding the vacancy will be discussed at the next Executive meeting. 

Thanks Paul

2nd May 2024 – Update Junior Competition

Junior competition (correct as of 30/4/24)
Countess Ava 30
Duchess Ava 30
Cautious 25
Thornton 23
Ruby 21
Foxparke Elliot’s Lad 21
Lassie 21

18-30 Competition (correct as of 30/4/24)
Huntsman’s Time 40
Thornton 23
Border Reign 20
Millie’s Lass 19
Huntsman’s Tramp 16
Silver Streak 14

Well Done Everyone.

28th April 2024 – HTA May Day Trails

After the success of the Whitehaven Classic yesterday the 6th May sees the first of the Major HTA trails take place at Helton. The trails have been partially sponsored by Penrith and District Farmer’s Mart so a big thank you to them as well as the Carlisle and Penrith Area who are also sponsoring the trails and doing the organizing and promoting of the trails on behalf of the HTA. As with all Major HTA trails there will be additional prize money, rosettes and Trophies.