Hountrailing news
Eden Rusty wins well at May Day trials
Published 8 May 2008
THE weather was kind, there were lots of entries and the atmosphere was really good so the HTA’s May Day trails at Lazonby Fell had all the right ingredients, writes John Walsh.
Magenta takes win at St Helena
Published 30 April 2008
THIS year’s international meeting will be hosted by the Border Hound Trailing Association on June 21.Seniors: 1, Trust; 2, Silver Birch; 3, Puzzle; 4, Delta Dancer; 5, Freedom; 6, Houxty Beck. 11 ran, time 24:22.Seniors: 1, Silver Birch; 2, Trust; 3, No Go; 4, Denton Memory; 5, Castle Thorn; 6, Puzzle. 14 ran, time 27:15.
HTA chairman backs Whitehaven area
Published 24 April 2008
ROY Laidler, the HTA chairman has given his backing to the Whitehaven Area committee and its chairman Tommy Newall.
Quick hat-trick of wins for Bluebird
Published 17 April 2008
BLUEBIRD has rattled-up a quick hat-trick of wins in the puppy trails at Bower House since last Wednesday.
Show Girl pips Kyza at Kirkbride
Published 10 April 2008
THE first of the major meetings will be on May Day – the fifth of next month - at Lazonby Fell, the same venue as last year.
Owners enjoy a Cracking day of trails in the sun at Kirkbride
Published 3 April 2008
THE season has got off to a slow start with a shortage of fixtures over the first fortnight.
Snow, showers and sun for season opener
Published 28 March 2008
THE 2008 Championship season opened at Askam-in-Furness on Saturday when the weather was a mixture of snow, showers and sunshine.
Celtic Warrior takes the honours at Bonwood Trail – at second attempt
Published 19 March 2008
THE first Boonwood trail a week gone Monday had to be called-off because of a blizzard and although conditions were better, it was still not good for the second attempt on Wednesday.
Early start for hound season
Published 7 March 2008
THE HTA championship season is just over three weeks away and will have one of the earliest starts for years.
Blizzard halts trail
Published 7 March 2008
Monday’s planned meeting at Boonwood was cancelled because of a blizzard.
The Park family’s enthusiasm is an example for other trailers to follow
Published 21 February 2008
IF hound trailing could attract more people like Helen and Wayne Park of Egremont the sport’s recruitment problems might well be over.
Remarkable story behind runaway success of Bretton
Published 15 February 2008
BRETTON, the hound which at one time was given hours to live, defied the odds to win the HTA’s veterans championship.
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