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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

Re Steel Rigg Tomorrow

Due to warm weather forecast and the importance of the welfare of our hounds please note the change in trail start time from 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Many Thanks Border Supporters group

Any Area wishing to apply to host the HTA Premier trails can you please have your nominations in to me by the 11th June please.

Thanks Fiona

Can all those who won trophies at the Bitch produce last year and who have not already returned them can you please ensure they are returned by Monday 29th Bridekirk Trails please

Mitredale Duchess – Senior Hounds

Monsoon – Maidens

Eagle Girl – Bitch produce

Open Pups – Ned’s Gain

Open Restricted – Lady Grace

Veteran’s – Crazy

Many Thanks Fiona

The Bitch Produce Trails have been kindly sponsored by the following organisations. A big thank you to all who are supporting the HTA

For those who new Laurence Pattinson (Nasher – to his friends) his funeral is at the Crematorium at Distington at 11am tomorrow. Nasher was an active member in the Cockermouth and Workington area both running hounds and helping to run trails and scout roads. We pass our condolences on to his family and friends.

Thanks Fiona

Just a request to anyone who exercises their hounds on Dent Fell, over the next few months, can they please keep their hounds on the lead to avoid any hounds chasing deer who have young at the moment. This request has come from those who over see the area.

Many thanks Christine

Hello Everyone I have been asked to remind everyone regarding the new rule that was brought in by the Executive Committee for this year. The rule states that all owners/trainers of hounds must pick up after their hounds once they have cleaned on the trail field. Can all members also be reminded to take the dog muck home with them and not leave it on the field in the poo bag or put it in the bin if one is provided.

Many Thanks Fiona

Championship Points and Competition Points available on the Season Page

Thanks Fiona

Just to confirm that John can send out annuals via the post to anyone who wants them, £7 for one £12 for two anymore than that it will be the cost of the annuals plus postage.

Thanks John

Next Fixture meeting will be on the 10th May at the Brewer’s Fayre, Cockermouth. Anyone wanting to put fixtures on in June/July needs to attend.

Thanks Andy

Just to let people know that there is a trophy for the hound or pup with the most points over the two West Woodburn trails

thanks Anna

It is with regret that we will have to change the slipping times for the May Day trails on the 1st May at Helton due to an issue which has come up to do with gaining permission. Therefore the first trail will now slip at 4.00pm

Thanks Paul

I will be at Helton at the May Day Trails and will collect any Insurance and levy due from the March Trial Trails and any from the main trails in April.

If any member that has still not paid their membership i will also collect that as it is well over due.

Thanks John