Mark A. Hauck
UKC Forum Member
Registered: Jun 2003
Location: Camden,NC
Posts: 2719 |
Dan, I'll do my best to give you my response for this issue.
Ashland has had this date for well over 30 years, use to come up to it back in the early 80's and they hosted for BBCHA the spring hunt. It was and still is Ashland's date and event. When the 2 parties went different directions, Ashland chose to solicit BBOA and ask us if we would be a co-sponsor of this date and keeping in tradition of this weekend being a Bluetick event.
As for Charlottsville, VA or the Monticello CHA they have held this event for (this being ) 8 straight years !! It is one of their largest event of the year and the club voted to keep this event as a club, and knowing it is a very much attended event in their area why would they choose to go away from this date.
Now, last year in VA for this weekend dates here are the clubs having events in all of VA.
Charlottesville, VA
Red Oak, VA
Culpeper, VA
Saltville, VA - RQE
As you can see South Boston did not have an event on this date so this is a complete NEW event for them on this date and in this area. Many members of this club also know of the event at Monticello but still chose to hold an event on the same weekend ??
Why I have no idea but it is clear that Ashland is holding their regular event just changed venue's by choosing to now partner with BBOA and as for Charlottesville, VA 8 straight years of hosting this BBOA State Championship. The club was later asked but voted to keep this event by its members and they did so because this is one of the biggest events they have for the year.
I put this information here so you understand as an organization, we are excited of joining Ashland in their tradition of hosting a UKC Premier event of well over 30+ years and keeping it a Bluetick Hunt in the heartland of America, Ashland, Ohio, and our VA State Championship going on it's 8th straight year is an outstanding event in VA and the Monticello CHA and it's members.
Hope this explains some of the issues surrounding this difficult situation, and gives those asking an eye view of things.
March is a busy month here in the South, GA State Championship, Alabama State Championship, Southern English Days, and at end of the month VA State Championship. Lots of events to choose from and travel to.
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Take a Child Hunting, and you will never forget it !!
GR NIte CH GR CH'PR' Dalton & Haucks BluRidge Lynn
GR Nite CH GR CH'PR' Southland's So Blue Queen
GR NIte Ch Rogers Blue Molly
Nite CH GR CH'PR' Daltons BluRidge Pat (Full liitermate brother to Smokey II)
Nite CH GR CH GR W CH'PR' Hauck's Carlolina Star
Nite CH GR CH'PR' Southland's Blue Queen II (Daughter of Queen)
GR CH'PR' Southland's Blue Nancy Ann
GR CH'PR' Southland's Blue Ebony (Daughter of Ann)
Nite CH'PR' Southland's Blue River Joe (4 wins to Grand & 15 cast wins !!)
Gr Nite CH CH'PR' Blue River Little Sue (Daughter of Lynn)
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