The first International hound trail meeting was in 1965 when the sport was enjoying a golden period.
It has been held every year since apart from twice when foot and mouth, and then COVID caused cancellations.
Numbers may have fallen since that first headline-making event, but the occasion still guarantees excitement throughout the hound trailing fraternity.
The trails are taking place at Sewingshields, over the county border in Northumberland with the action due to start at 1pm.
John Walsh spoke to Andy Horn the chairman of the international committee about the big date in the annual programme.
International Hound Trailing Committee (Non Championship Trails)
Venue: Sewingshields, Haydon Bridge, NE47 6NW
Date: June 24
Admission: £6, under 18s-free
Trails
- £510 Hounds @ 1pm sponsored by John Thompson of Thompsons of Prudhoe
- £310 Seniors Maidens @ 1.45 pm sponsored by Bill Atchinson
- £410 Pups @ 3pm sponsored by Hobans 1923 of Workington
- £310 Puppy Maidens @ 3.30pm sponsored by New Hall Kiln Dried Firewood
- £310 Open Restricted @ 4pm sponsored by Envirohire
- £310 Veterans @ 4.30pm sponsored by Penny Rose Photography and CJH Podiatry
Rosettes for first seven in each race
Catering reserved: Corrie Kitchen
Sponsors, landowners & guests: Amy’s Farmhouse Bakes
