ROBIN HOOD

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 563, 5 November 1902, Page 4

ROBIN HOOD

ROBIN HOOD is a beautiful dark chestnut, stands 17 hands high, with immense muscle and strength, and grand temper, and is a sure loal-gel-ter. He has stood in the Wait ir.ipa for four seasons, where his stock is in great, demand. lie has never been beaten in the Show ring. Took first prize in the Wairarapa and East Coast A. and P. Society’s Shows, 1896, as the best coaching stallion on the ground ; also, first in 1897, and Gold Medal at same Show ; also, first at Wellington A. and P. Show, 1897. First prize at Mast-erton, 1898 ; also, first prize at same grounds, February 22nd. 1899.

Robin Hood, by St. Albans.—St. Albans sire of Tasman ; dam trotting mare Nellie, by Monga Park. Monga Park sire of Maid of Munster, Rockwood, add Moonlight. Maid of Munster ran second in Christchurch over hurdles, also won five trotting races, and won the three-mile trot in 8 minutes. Was sold for 100 guineas to go to Melbourne. Won one trotting race there, and was afterwards disqualified for life, for running under a wrong name. Was shown at Sydney, and took first prize as the best jumper on the ground ; first prize as best trotter, first as brood mare, and first and special as the best mare on the ground Afterwards was sold to I\lr Bartlett, of Sydney, for 200 guineas, to go to England where she now is. It will he seen by the above that Robin Ilood, as a coaching stallion, cannot be beaten.

TERMS : Single mares,£3 3s ; two or more mares, as per agreement. Good paddocking for mares free for one month, afterwards 2s per week will he charged. Mares to be paid for when notice of stinting has been given. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to— J. R. REDSTONE, Owner, —Or, Groom in charge.

rj\o STAND AT ORMOND THIS SEASON, —And to travel district,

- The Oldenburg Carriage Stallion, DELPHINDelphin, imported direct from the celebrated Oldenburg Stud, Suwundan, near Rodenkichea, Grand Dukedom of Oldenburg, O. rmnnr Horses from this stud have lately taken over 100 prizes and medals ,n Europe ana America. Dolphin is the true type of u coach rig stallion, and is, an fact, the only sp cimen to be seen in the Hemisphere. He was bred by Edward l.ubben, and loaled 22nd April, 1887; is a rich blood b'y with two white ankles, and stands 10 hands 3 inches high. Delpbin’s breeding is of tho most su cessful strains, being got by Magnet by Ag imemnon, by Yellachich, dam by ZerneUug, by General Garl, Wcdel by BoradilThe breeding of horses in Germany is paid gieut attention to by the Government, and all t.hi- stallions at the service of the public have to be passi d by the Government Veterinary Surgeon H 3 sound, and of good conformation and constitution. Delphin is a handsome blood bay hoise, of grand proportions, aso splendid conformation. He is of a thoroughly sound constitution, most doc lo temper, super.or action, and is a sure fuulgett r. The stock of Delphin should command extreme prices wh-n mated with good mares, such us superior earrn.gr horses, upstanding hacks, cross.onnpyq-y Marses, Inman remounts, and cavalry horses. Delphin was the winner of the fnst prize at the I'etiruary Show, and also lirst prize and c. riifieato at tire September Show at Wanganui in ISO 1 ; first in 1891 as the best horse on the ground. Delphin was also first and champion d Tokomuriro in 1896. and first at Ulutha same year. Terms,: £3 3s; guarantee as per arrangement. Two or more marcs as pelagreement. All fees to be paid before the removal of mares. Good paddocking, with fresh stream of water. Paddocking, 2s Cd per week after service of marcs. All care taken, but no responsibility. Apply to— C. NEENAN, Ormond. WANTED Known The “ Expert ” Sewing Machines are selling like hot cakes at “ The Beehive,” Gladstone road, I