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Dunstan Times, Issue 1072, 10 November 1882, Page 4

The Stud, THE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE BNTIRE HORSE THE RANTER Will travel this season the Alexandra district, visiting Blacks and Ida Valley every other week. Ron tub Ranter, bred by Robert Muir, Esq., Argowan, North Taierl. Foaled in 1873 ; got by the celebrated horse Emperor, bred by W. H. Valpy, Esq., out of Maggie Lander, bred by John Barr, Esq. Emperor, by Napoleon, imported, out of Nancy, imported, bred by Mr, Findlay, Easterhill, by Bailieston, Glasgow. Maggie Lauder by Prince Charlie, bred by Mr Anderson, Wigtonshire, imported to Melbourne by Messrs. J. and M. Mackintosh, out of Blanche, imported by the late D. Nesbit, Esq. Young Emperor fall brother . to Rob the Ranter took first at the Oamaru | Show in 1375, and first prize at the Molyneui Show in 1878. Nancy, own sister to j Rob the Ranter,has obtained two first prizes at the Taieri Show and was bred by Robert Muir. The first price dry mare at Oamaru in 1873 was own sister to Rob the Ranter an l[also bred by Mr. Muir. Rob the Ranter is a dark bay horse, stands 16* hands high, of a qniet docile temper, and has proved himself a sure f.al getter. He was exhibited at the Taieri Show in 1874, where be gained first prize, beating nine others ; (in 1875 he was placed second, heating J seven others. When three years old, he was placed third at the Waikouaiti and Shag Valley in 1876. When four years, 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 was placed first, beating six other competitors. He also carried off the sweepstake at Blueskin the same year for the best animal on the ground. In 1380, he 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 prise [at the Metropolitan Show the same year. Maggie Lauder, his dam, has been the winner of sixteen prises, ten of them being first prizes in Otago. Thus showing Rob the Ranter on both sides to have come from the most successful price stock exhibited in Otago—a position which he emminontly maintained. TfiKiis : £3, Payable to groom on Ist February, 1883. Groomage, os., payable at First Service. Guarantees, L2 at end of season, and L2 if mare proves in foal. Mares sold or exchanged held as in foal. Paddocks provided for mares from a distance ; all care taken, but no responsibility incurred. HENRY ROBERT MARTIN, Proprietor. THE ENTIRE DRAUGHT HORSE JgEN LOMOND Will stand this season at Mr, Harrington’s farm, Blacks. Securely fenced and well watered paddocks, the bast in the district, provided for marts at Blacks and Ida Valley. Bsn Lomond is a beautiful dark bay with black points ; was foaled 25th Feb ruary, 1869; stands 16* hands high ; sire, Kir Benjamm. Sir Benjamin by the impor.ed horse Ben Lomood, Si r Benjamin’s dam was imported from Scotland by Richard Erodie, Esq. ; Young Ben Lomond’s dam, Blossom, was by Messrs MTntosh’s imported horse, Prince Charlie; Blossom’s dam, by Mr R. Biodie’a imported mare Ne'l. This shows that "V oung Ben Lomond is bred from imported stock, both sire and dam’s side. His stock have taken first prizes at the Blueskin Annual Show 1573, 1874, and 1875, against all comers, A one year old filly by him took first prize at Palmerston, in 1876. Ben Lomond took first prize against ail comers at Black’s Annual Show, 1381 ; also did some of his stock take first and second prizes at the same show. Last year, a yearling colt end a three-year unbroken filly changed hands at LSO each. These facts speak for themselves. He is a splendid worker and sure foal-getter. Terms—£3 ISs, to include gr*H>magc. Guarantees by agreement. One mare out of five allowed gratis, being the property of one owner. Such mate to be named by owner at first service. Mares sold or exchanged held to be in foal. Every care taken, but no responsibility. PETER HARRINGTON. Proprietor. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON. DUNSTAN AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGH BUBO HORSE, YOU N Q PEER. Tepms :—£4 ; groom’s fee, 55., payable on first service. All fees payable to groom on or before February 1, 1883. JAS. ITHOS. TISDALL, Proprietor. PEDIGREE.