NORTHERN HORSE PARADE.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1746, 24 September 1879, Page 3

NORTHERN HORSE PARADE.

The annual parade of entire horses in connection with the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on the grounds of the society at Eangiora on Tuesday morning last, and continued from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There was a large attendance of the public, and a fair number of horses entered. Tie committee unpointed by the association, viz., Messrs McFarlane, Buss, McGregor, Stevenson, Mulcocb, Jones, Kay, Luxton, Lilly, had made every arrangement to ensure the success of the parade, and by the aid of a handy catalogue each animal was to be found at its proper station. At one the horses were paraded in a ring, so os to give every opportunity to those present to make a selection of suitable sires and decide by comparison. The first in order were the DEAUGHT HOESES. Mr J. Torrens’ Governor, 7yrs, bay, 16} hands, siro Emperor, dam Polly. Mr Harry Scott’s Ycnng Dan O’Connell, 9yrs, black, 16 hands. Mr Harry Scott’s Scottish Chief, lOyrs, bay, 17 hands, sire Royal Conquerer, dam Becky. Mr James Walls’ Pride of Scotland (imported), 7yrs, brown, 17 hands, sire Loch Fer gua, champion, dam Jean. Mr James Wal's’ Sir Walter Scott (imported), 9yrs, bay, 16 hands, sire Young Campsie, dam Jane. Mr James Walls’ Kilbowie (imported), 3 yrs, bay, 16 3 hands, sire The Banker, dam Nelly Mr T. Vincent’s Model Blacklegs, bay, 9yrs, 16-1 hands, sire Lofty, dam Bella. Mr W. Wilson’s Bed Prince, bay, 4yrs, 16 hands, sire Bed Prince, dam Jessie. Mr M. Peach’s Black Prince, 9yrs, black, 16 hands, siro Lord Glasgow. Mr A. Tates’ Baronet (imported), bay, lOyrs, 16-3 hands, sire Lofty. Mr A. Yates’ Heather Jock, bay, syrs, 16-2 hands, sire Scotch Jock. Mr G. Gorrie’s Young lord Glasgow, black, 6yrs, 16 hands, sire Lord Glasgow. Mr E. Beattie’s Ben Lomond, bay, syrs, 17 hands, sire Young Wattie, dam Miss Brodie. Mr G. Bissett’s Lord Eavensworth, bay, Byrs, 16 2 hands, sire Sir Colin Campbell, dam Jenny, Mr T. Hodgson’s Eantin Eobin, Byrs, 16-2 hands, sire Young Lofty, dam Flower. Mr G. Frank’s Clydesdale Hero, bay, 7yra, 17 hands, sire Lord Clyde, dam Jess. Mr W. Holley’s Sir Jnlins Vogel, chesnut, 6 yrs, 16-1 hands, sire Major (imported), dam Kate by Napoleon, out of Jean (both imported.) Hr James Tod’s Prince of Denmark, black, aged, 16-2 hands, sire Abraham Newlands, dam Nora. Mr Lawson Ridley’s Black Leg. bay, syrs, sire Maior, dam Bess. Mr J. Brown’s Merry Tom, bay. 2yra, 16 bands, sire Sir Colin Campbell, dam Blossom. Mr G. Cone’s Mnir Lad (imported), bay, 16-3 bands, sire Pride of Scotland (in Scotland), dam Jess. Mr George Cone*a Young Rob Roy, black, 3 yrs, 16-3 hands, sire Black Bob Eoy, dam Gipsy. The show in this class was better than last year. Although there were nearly all the old horses present the condition of the majority was better than that in which the horses came out last year. Governor was in splendid fettle, and showed to decided advantage in not being over heavy with flesh. Ho is a well set horse, and always finds a large number of admirers. Dan O’Connell wears well, and as has been stated before is a useful farmer’s horse, Scottish Chief appeared in ordinary show order without the trimmings of last season j he has plenty of length in leg and barrel. The well-known Pride of Scotland was shown in grand condition; in fact he never looked better. He presents a handsome top, four wonderful legs with grand fore arm, capital buttock, and much feather—a thorough model of a Clydesdale. Sir Walter Scott, his companion, who is as active a horse as travels the district, came out in good form, and found a large ring of admirers. He was in excellent order, and more in work than real show condition, which meets the views of the farmers better than the animals overloaded with flesh. Kilbowie, from the same stable, made his first public appearance since his importation by Mr Walls. He is by the Banker, and full brother to the Hon. M. Holmes’ Banker, which took first prize at Christchurch and Oamaru shows last season. Kilbowie is but a youngster, though one of much promise. It was a matter of great regret among breeders that Mr Walls was not able at this parade to produce a fourth hone, Bonnie Scotland, which will be borne in mind was lost at ses. Model Black Legs is a well-set nuggety stallion, with many points of commendation in him. Bed Prince, a profitable animal, showed in better order than ever, and has greatly improved. Black Prince, a horse highly thought of in the Ashley district, showed in capital order, and in spite of the defect on one of hie hoc) s, is no doubt greatly sought after. The Baron#; came out in show condition. Heather Jock, in Mr Yates’ hands, had considerably improved since last season ; in fact, he shapes to become a wonderful horse, with plenty of bone, action, and symmetry. Young Lord Glasgow is a very docile animal, possessing a fair amount of substance and bone, perhaps better finished in front than behind. Ben Lomond has a splendid fore arm and canon bone, and is a well-topped stallion. Lord Eavensworth was brought out in improved condition to last year, and having only left work, was in better show condition than expected. Eantin Eobin is a horse which some farmers fancy very much. Clydesdale Hero came out in prime condition. Ho is a horse which evidently possesses an excellent constitution, and is well proportioned. Sir Julius Vogel wos presented in a manner which did his owner credit. This is a stallion which has left some very good stock, and is altogether in request among breeders, who look for strength and oven tempers. Prince of Denmark has returned to the North, after an absence of some years in a condition every way creditable, Black Leg came out to every advantage, and is a compact animal in every way. Merry Tom, quite a baby, was brought out more for show, and he certainly is a credit to his sire Sir Colin Campbell. Muir Lad, who was extensively used last season, appeared in capital trim. He is a horse with many show points, and in addition to large bone and muscle, displays an abundance of feather. His ribs are well arched, and the only fault—if it is a fault—though rather a misfortune — are his hocks, which were somewhat injured in the passage from Australia. Young Rob Roy, from the same stable as Muir Lad, is a promising horse, and at five years will be one of the host of his class in the show yard. BLOOD STOCK. Mr E. J. Hawkin’s Guy Faux, brown, 16 hands, sire Eavensworth, dam Fidget. Mr Geo. Weston’s Meteor, chesnut, 16 hands, sire Malton, dam Jeu d’Esprit. Mr W. Holley’s Presto, brown, Byrs, IG-X hands, sire Panic, dam Louise. Mr W. C. Webb’s Papapa, chesnut, 16 hands, sire Eavensworth, dam Waimea. Mr C. Lewis’ Daniel O’Rourke, chesnut, 16 hands, sire Sledmere, dam Brunnette. In this class Guy Faux occupied a very prominent position. He is a horse of which the district may well be proud. His breeding shews at every point, by Eavensworth Fidget, and his performances on the turf are too numerous and well known to require comment. Meteor was shewn in fine condition, and as active as a kitten. Presto, a useful and well-known horse, came out in good condition, while Papapa and D. O’Rourke were well to the fore, and greatly admired by those on the ground. ,

HACKNEYS Mr J. Fulton’s Lord of the Vale, grey, sire Ancient Britain, dam Cricket, by Statesman (imported). Mr T. H. Evans’ Mungo Park, brown, 7yrs, sire Quicksilver. Lord of the Yale and Mungo Park were both in good order for the season, and are both so well known that comment is unnecessary. Shales and Young Priam, entered, did not appear.