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Dunstan Times, Issue 1022, 18 November 1881, Page 2

THE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE LI Ul3 lloU-:X! WILL TRAVEL THE BLACKS & IDA VALLEY DISTRICTS. ROB THE RANTER, bred by Robert , Muir, Esq.. Ardgowan, North T«ien, Foaled in 1873, got by the celebrated horse Emperor, bred by W. 11. Valpy, Esq , out of Maggie Lauder, bred by John Barr, Esq. Emperor, by Napoleon, imported, out of Nancy, imported, bred by Mr Findlay, Easterhill, by Bailiesfon, Glasgow. Maggie Lauder, by Prince Charlie, bred by Air Anderson, Wigtonshire, imported to Melbourne by Messrs J. and M. Mackintosh, out cf Blanche, imported by the late D. Neshit, Esq. Young Emperor full brother to Rob the Ranter took first at the Oamaru Show in 1875, and first prize at the Molyneux Show in 1878. Nancy, own sister to Rob the Ranter, has obtained two first prizes at th« Taieri Show and was bred by Mr Robert Muir. The first prize dry mare at Oamaru in 1878 was own sister to Rnb the Ranter, and also bred by Mr Muir. Bob the Ranter is a dark bay horse, stands Ibj hands high, of a quiet docile temper, and has proved himself a sure foal getter. He was exhibited at the Taieri Show in 1874, where he gained first prize, beating nine others ; in 1875 he was placed second, beating seven others, W hen thiee years old, he was placed third at the Waikouaiti and Shag Valley Show in 1870. When four years old, he took first prize at the same Show in 1877, beating five others, and in 1878 he was awarded first prize over seven others. At Blueskin the same year he was placed first, beating six other competitors. He also caried off the sweepstake at Blueskin the same year for best animal on tho ground. In 1879 he was awarded third prize at the Metropolitan Show, Dunedin, beating Mr Grant’s imported horse and several other renowned prize-takers; and he was a second at Waikouaiti the same year. In 1880, ho took first, prize at the Waikouaiti and Shag Valley Show ; first prize at the Blueskin Show, and the champion prize for the best representative of the draught breed, and third prize at the Metropolitan Show the same year. Maggie Lauder, his dam, has been the winnei of sixteen prizes, ten of them being first prizes, in Otago. Thus showing Rob the Ranter on both sides to have come from the most success fnl prize stock exhibited in Otago—a position which he has eminently maintained. Terms, £3 15 a , including groomage. Payable on Ist of February, 1882. Guarantees as per agreement. Marcs sold or exchanged held as in foal. Paddocks provided lor mares from a distance; all care taken, but no responsibility incurred. GEORGE MARTIN, Proprietor.

THE ENTIRE HORSE Will stand at his owner’s farm, Ida Valley, during the coming season. TUT ELL-GRASSED and watered padV* docks of 170 acres provided for mares. Season will commence on October 20, and close on February 1, 18S2, when all mares must he remove 1 and paid for. Terms—£2, for the season. Guarantees as may be agteed upon. No responsibility incurred. All guaranteed mares sold or exchanged during the season held to be in foal. THE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE “FREESTONE” Will stand this season in the Blacks district. dJREESTONE is a handsome dark chestV nut, and stands fully 164 hands high. Freestone is by Send, out of the famous mare Mignionette He has proved himself a sure foal-getter. A paddock provided for mares near the White Horse Hotel free of charge. Every care taken, but no response bilily. All mares sold or exchanged will bo held in foal.- Terms £v), groom's fee 5aAll mares tried to be considered served. JOHN BEATTY, Proprietor. , R, MARTIN, Proprietor)