With the 2024 season just behind them the Hound Trailing Association is looking ahead to next year.
It’s time for the various aqreas to produce motions and recommendations, particularly with regard to the rules.
All notices of motion will go straight to the February AGM, while all recommendations will go to the All Area December meeting which will take place on December 1 at 1pm.
To be discussed:
Carlisle and Penrith Area
- Recommendation – proposed by Sarah Harper and Seconded by Annabelle Connolly
Additional Rule: 44.5 – The Association to pay £20 per pup to help cover the cost of the first vaccination and micro chipping costs.
- Recommendation – proposed by Sarah Harper and Seconded by Annabelle Connolly
Current Rule 81.2 The breeder of the winner shall receive 15% of the fees, the rest to go in prize money split as in Rule 77.
Change to: The breeder of the winning Produce Dog or Bitch shall receive a set amount of £100, and the Produce entry money would be added to the existing prize money and would be split across the six ticketing hounds using the existing formula.
- Recommendation – proposed by George McGimpsey seconded by Gladys McGimpsey
Current Rule 55.3 – Established agricultural and horticultural shows where trails are held shall have a clear day.
Change to: 55.3 – Established agricultural and horticultural shows as well as Ambleside Sports, Grasmere Sports and the Copshaw Common Riding where trails are held shall have a clear day.
Whitehaven Area
- Notice of Motion – proposed by John Bromage and Seconded by Debbie McGee
Current wording page 16 under definitions: Hound Attendant: A member of the association being the owner present at a trail, or the person with the permission of the owner bringing the hound to a trail, slipping or recovering it.
Change to: Hound Attendant: Has to be a member of the association to slip or catch a hound on the trail field.
- Notice of Motion – Proposed by John Bromage and seconded by Debbie McGee
New Rule: To increase the prize money for the five major association trails to £260 per race and to be split as follows – 1st £100, 2nd £60, 3rd £40 4th to 6th £20
Cockermouth and Workington Area
- Notice of Motion – Proposed by Jayne Petersen and Seconded by Ian Fleet
Current Rule: Rule 54.6: Admission shall be all to pay and entries free. Agricultural and horticultural shows and shows with classes of foxhounds from local packs may charge full admission however entries must be free.
Change to: Admission shall be all to pay and entries free. Agricultural and horticultural shows, local sports with hound trails and shows with classes of foxhounds from local packs may charge full admission however entries must be free. Any area committee member or helper who has received free entry at any event listed shall pay a nominal fee of £1 per hound, payable to entry clerk on entering their hounds.
- Notice of Motion Proposed by Jayne Petersen and seconded by Ian Fleet
Current Rule: Rule 12.1: There shall be five areas within the association.
Change to: There shall be four areas within the Association.
- Notice of Motion – Proposed by Jayne Petersen and seconded by Ian Fleet
Current Rule: Rule 67.1 Scouts must be provided by the promoter, and all trails must be adequately scouted to the satisfaction of the area committee.
Change to: Rule 67.1: Scouts must be provided by the promoter/area committee, and all trails must be adequately scouted to the satisfaction of the promoter/area committee. These scouts must be clearly identified to the area committee prior to each trail meeting along with contact numbers in case of emergencies.
- Notice of Motion – Proposed by Jayne Petersen and seconded by Ian Fleet
New Rule: All members whether existing or new should respect the executive and area committee members’ decisions at all times. No member of the HTA shall bring the sport into disrepute by creating any bad tension or bad blood and they should act as an ambassador for the HTA at all times. Any unacceptable behaviour shall be dealt with under Rule 19.
- Recommendation – Proposed by Jayne Petersen and seconded by Ian Fleet
Current Rule 67.2: Scouts must be at all road crossings, and must be provided with red flags.
Change to: Rule 67.2: Scouts must be at all road crossings and must remain until such time they are advised they can leave by a representative from the promoter or area committee. They must be provided with red flags and high viz bibs. Adequate warning signage must be on the road giving advance warning to approaching vehicles/pedestrians.
- Recommendation – Proposed by Darren McMaster and seconded by Ian Fleet
Current Rule 44.2: All bitches mated on or before November 15 shall be inspected on December 31 by two members of the area committee. The secretary must be informed of all litters within three days of birth.
Change to: Rule 44.2: All bitches mated on or before October 16 shall be inspected on November 30 by two members of the area committee. The secretary must be informed of all litters within three days of birth.
- Recommendation – Proposed by Stanley Jackson and seconded by Darren McMaster
Current Rule 55.3 – Established agricultural and horticultural shows where trails are held shall have a clear date.
Change to: 55.3 – Established agricultural and horticultural shows and sports where trails are held shall have a clear date.
