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Welcome to the new HTA official web page. This web page will be the one that the HTA will be using going forward. The old web page will automatically divert you back to this one if you try and access it. You will be able to find the same information regarding news, results and fixtures as well as current championship tables under the Standings Tab. Any questions please don hesitate to get in touch with me.

Entries for Langholm Common Riding need to be in by Saturday 8th July. Please email Annalindsay1983@icloud.com 

Langholm Common Riding Friday 28th July Seniors Only 6.30am

Thanks Anna

Listen to a number of interviews conducted on the day at the Dog produce Trails at Latrigg by BBC Radio Cumbria. When you click the link below you need to fast forward to around fifty seconds and then you will here the start of the interviews. When you click on to the site depending on what device you use you may need to log in but hopefully it should work. Thank you to all those who agreed to be interviewed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ftsfp6

At the Executive meeting on Sunday there was a discussion regarding the current weather conditions and the following was agreed by the Executive Committee:

Due to the predicted continuation of the hot weather the Executive Committee have temporarily amended rule 60.1 (No additional grades may be included unless advertised seven days in advance) and rule 83.5 – P (No betting allowed on All In trails)

Until the 31st of August where the promoter considers the running conditions to be challenging for hounds due to hard ground and hot temperatures they can:

     a. Put an All-In trail on at short notice, 72 hours prior to the actual event and for this request to be communicated to the Secretary to be advertise on the official web page

and 

    b.        During the above period all All-In trails will be open to betting

 As well as the above the Executive Committee encourages promoters to consider the following regarding running trails in these challenging conditions due to hard ground and hot temperatures to:

a. Where possible the Senior Hound trail should be shortened to accommodate for the above but to still follow current rules regarding trail times (would need to be 25 minutes long minimum)

b. Trail times should be move where possible to allow the hounds to run when the air temperature is cooler preferably in the morning

c. For the Promoter to cancel the trails when they think the conditions are too challenging for the hounds after considering all of the above 

Thanks Fiona 

Anyone wishing to attend the funeral of Sandy Crowe, the Funeral service will be held at St Catherine’s Church Eskdale on Monday 19th June at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only donations if desired to Dementia U K and Eskdale church. C/o N B Southward funeral director.. Mill Gate, Broad Oak, Ravenglass CA18 1RS. Tel 01229 717258.

Many Thanks Fiona

There has only been one nomination to host the Premier trails this year. The nomination has come from the Carlisle and Penrith Area and the venue put forward is Edges Green. Please note that the trail planned for the 15th June this week will be the look around for the Premier trails.

Thanks Fiona

It is with great sadness that Sandy Crowe (aged 90 ) from Eskdale peacefully passed away

in his sleep on the 6th of June. Well known at trails with his late wife Eileen, daughter Diane and son David.

His many fell dogs including Trueman, Valentine and 1994 Dog Produce winner Outlaw. Our condolences go to his family and friends.

Many Thanks Fiona

Just a reminder to all Executive members that the Executive Committee will be meeting on the 18th June at the Cons Club Keswick at 7pm

Thanks Fiona

Just a reminder that anyone who won trophies at last years Dog Produce could they please return them if they haven’t already to either myself or Gary Woodend please.

Senior Hounds – Crazy

Senior Maidens – Thorn Pop 

Dog Produce – Ned’s Gain

Open Pups – Huntsman’s Rebel

Open Restricted – Kirkhead Rebel

Many Thanks Fiona

Next fixture meeting will take place on the 13th June not tonight. 7.00pm as usual at Brewers Fair, Cockermouth.

Thanks Andy

Its with great sadness that Jackie Watson from Frizington has passed away. He and his wife Rhona had hounds for many years the likes of Wardbond, Whitby and many more. Our condolences go to Rhona and family.

Thanks Christine

Revision to Points Allocation for the Veterans – Veterans will only earn points in the Veteran races which will be run on the two Saturdays, they will not get points if they are eligible to run in the Open Restricted. This was felt to be unfair to any veteran who was not eligible to run in the Open Restricted.

many Thanks Festival Committee

Just a reminder that nominations to host the premier trails need to be with me before the 11th June when the Executive will be meeting to discuss this and any other business.

Many Thanks Fiona

FESTIVAL OF HOUNDTRAILING 2023
TRILOGY SERIES
The festival committee are delighted to announce the return of the Festival of Hound trailing in this current season, the committee are also excited to announce a change in format in that the majority of the prize money up for grabs will be awarded following a trilogy series consisting of two venues being utilised, with the winners being decided on a most points per grade basis following completion of the 3 meetings with exception to the Open Now winner grade which will be on a one-off basis.
Guaranteed prize money – £2655. Standard Prize Money in line with H.T.A Rules at all meetings.
Points Competitions Prize Money:
Hounds – £400
Pups – £400
Open Non Winners – £200 – awarded 8th July
All Other Grades – £300
Points competitions will be totalled in the usual 6-5-4-3-2-1 application.
In the event of dead heats prize money will be shared accordingly and extra rosettes will be ordered.
The first two meetings of the trilogy will take place at Potters Park on the 19th June and the 8th July respectively with the finale being held at Low Cock Howe Farm on the 29th July – an apt return to the birthplace of this prestigious event in the Hound trailing calendar.
Trilogy/Meeting Details and Points Competitions Structures as follows:
Meeting 1 – Potters Park -19th June – 6pm
Hounds *any maiden finishing in the first 6 will have these points credited to the Maiden competition.
Pups *any puppy maiden finishing in the first 6 will have these points credited to the Puppy Maiden competition.
Open Restricted *as per normal points competitions within the H.T.A.
Veterans*as per normal points competitions within the H.T.A.
Meeting 2 – Potters Park – 8th July
Hounds *any maiden finishing in the first 6 will have these points credited to the Maiden competition.
Senior Maidens* as per normal points competitions within the H.T.A.
Pups *any puppy maiden finishing in the first 6 will have these points credited to the Puppy Maiden competition.
Open Non Winners – £200 Prize Money on a normal basis. Trophy and Rosettes to be presented at this fixture.
Puppy Maidens*as per normal points competitions within the H.T.A.
Open Restricted *as per normal points competitions within the H.T.A. Any Veteran hound finishing in the first 6 will have these points credited to the Veteran competition. (now not applicable)
Meeting 3 – ‘THE FINALE’ – LOW COCK HOWE FARM – 29th July
Hounds * as per normal points competitions within the H.T.A. N.B Senior Maidens running in the seniors WILL NOT score points for the Maiden points competition should they finish in the first 6 in this race.
Senior Maidens* as per normal points competitions within the H.T.A.
Pups * as per normal points competitions within the H.T.A. N.B Puppy Maidens running in the senior pups WILL NOT score points in the Puppy Maiden Competition should they finish in the first 6 in this race.
Puppy Maidens*as per normal points competitions within the H.T.A.
Open Restricted *as per normal points competitions within the H.T.A.
Veterans* as per normal points competition within the H.T.A
There will be a puppy show at this venue.
Presentations will follow the Veteran Trail
The committee will be organising some events for junior members at the Saturday meetings and would welcome any donations/sponsorship to contribute to the trilogy and appreciate any help offered to make this year’s promotions a success.
Further details will be provided via the festivals own Facebook Page, official H.T.A Website and Hound Trailing News.
Many Thanks
Festival of Hound trailing Committee