Hountrailing news

It’s showtime as the sun finally shines on trailing

houndssep6 TOO many Show trails have been washed-out in recent years so it was good to get three of them inside a week.

Last updated 6 September 2012
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Grasmere takes centre-stage for demonstration of best of the sport

houndsaug32 HOUND trailing should have been reflecting on two big Bank Holiday meetings bringing out the best of what the sport is all about.

Last updated 30 August 2012
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Classic meeting will be chance to honour hound trail stalwart

diamondhound HOUND trailing has been in mourning this week for the much respected HTA Life Member Birkett Lawson who has died at the age of 79.

Last updated 24 August 2012
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Latrigg shows there’s no stopping Bland and Barrow

latrigg2 THERE’S no stopping the Bland and Barrow kennel as they completed a Produce double at Latrigg Tops on Saturday.

Last updated 16 August 2012
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Jenny’s Rascal tipped for the top

houndsaug9pic1 HOPEFULLY the up-turn in weather fortunes means it’s set fair for Saturday’s re-staging of the Bitch Produce.

Last updated 9 August 2012
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Double delight for Bland and Barrow at Ambleside

houndsaug22012pic2 TWO kennels celebrated doubles at Ambleside Sports on Thursday when hound training provided its usual spectacle.

Last updated 2 August 2012
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Chicharito adds to her tally at the top

houndsjly27 THE annual festival of hound trailing at Cold Fell recently was enjoyed by many – but particularly by some visitors to the area.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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Summer breaks reach new heights

SEVERAL players achieved their highest breaks of the season recently as the benefit of competitive summer snooker begins to be realised.

Last updated 26 July 2012
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Hard work pays off as Two Tone wins at Wath Brow

htajuly19 The HTA Executive Committee have decided that the recently abandoned Bitch Produce Stakes will be part of the August Premier trails at Latrigg Top.

Last updated 19 July 2012
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Rain cancels bitch produce meet so it’s fingers crossed for Cold Fell

houdsjul12 THE Bitch Produce meeting on Saturday had to be cancelled but could be re-staged later in the season.

Last updated 12 July 2012
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Jubilee year is proving a diamond one for hounds

houndsjuly9 IN the Queen’s Jubilee year, there’s something rather apt taking place in the HTA – the Diamond is shining.

Last updated 5 July 2012
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Lorton prepares to host international hound trail

houndjun28 THE 49th International takes centre stage at Swinside End, Lorton on Saturday with six trails, starting at 1.30pm.

Last updated 28 June 2012
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Bad weather reigns as the Jubilee trail battles storms

houndex CONDITIONS were atrocious on Saturday for the Jubilee trails at Staveley Head and if medals were handed out they would go to hounds, trailers and supporters alike.

Last updated 21 June 2012
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Huntsman’s Hope holds his nerve to seize a second win

houndcrwd THE Patterdale kennel of Denise and Jenny Bland and Denis Barrow landed a second successive Dog Produce on Sunday.

Last updated 14 June 2012
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Endeavour prepares to give big brother a run for his money

hta8june ALL eyes will be on the Dog Produce this weekend, not least because it is being staged on a Sunday for the first time.

Last updated 7 June 2012
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Meeting will break new ground with event to be held on a Sunday

houndsmay31a ASPATRIA and Wigton Area will break new ground next month when they host the prestigious Dog Produce meeting on a Sunday.

Last updated 31 May 2012
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Loss of venues is cause for concern but Wath Brow is go

houndsmay26 WITH too many venues being lost to hound trailing there’s relief all round that Wath Brow trails will be on as usual.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Open look to both championships

houndsmay17 THERE’S close competition in both title races as the HTA season starts to get into full swing with an open look about both championships.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Colleen shows Dairy Diamond it won’t be a one-hound race

houndsmay10 THE first of the major trails on May Day was well-supported and although the weather could have been better, the rain held off for a long time.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Dairy Diamond proves a churn up for the books as season begins

houndsmay3a DAIRY Diamond, the 2009 puppy champion, has started the new campaign in superb form and is already being nominated as the prospective senior champion.