CARLYLE ANNUAL STUD HORSE PARADE.

Patea Mail, Volume V, Issue 459, 17 September 1879, Page 2

CARLYLE ANNUAL STUD HORSE PARADE.

Saturday last, the clay arranged by the Agricultural and Pastoral Association on which to hold its annual entire horse parade, piovcd.veiy favourable for the occasion, but notwithstanding the fact that the notice calling the parade had been inserted in our columns and those of a Wanganui paper, for at least a fortnight previous, the attendance of horse breeders was very sparce. Altogether not more than two hundred ami fifty persons were on the ground, made up principally of residents and settlers living in and close to the town; and it is evident that horse breeding} which should have the greatest claims on the attention of settlers, is not receiving what is due to it. All over England} and in almost every country in the world} where the horse is known and made use of} Stud Horse Parades have long been recognised institutions. In Canterbury and Otago they are looked forward to with the greatest interest, and the same feeling in respect to them should be uppermost with the settlers and the classes most interested in the production of first-class stock here—let their requirements be for the turf, hacking purposes, or the field. It is only by comparing the auimalo oulo by side, point for point, and looking into the strains of blood which proved most successful, and in many ways of this kind studying how to make ■the most judicious selection, that any good results will follow. There are those who will patronise the first horse that comes along ; others who will mate their mares with the cheapest animal in the market, not caring whether he be “ lame, halt, or blind,” spavin hocked, broken-windod, or otherwise diseased ; or at any rate not troubling themselves as to breeding or appearance. There are breeders who will have none hut themselves to blame if they get from their mares deformed and valulcss foals ; and these are generally the breeders who are the first to complain. Experience has shown that a horses’ progeny will have more of the outline and appearance of the sire than of the dam, and therefore it is essential, if the blood bo likely 1.0 “ hit,” that breeders should go to the best proportioned, and above n! I the soundest sires they can find, not looking at convenience and cheapness (we do not mean to say that there will bo no good horses standing at a low figure, but there are always those of the “ common herd,” whose figure has to bo so fixed to enable their owners to get a season with them). As a natural consequence, more dependence must be placed in the marc than the sire, and owners should bear in mind that to raise the standard of the horse, the best judgment is required in the crossing ; and this can bo best arrivtd at on the Show ground, whore they can more advantageously exercise their choice. As wc have now at our service all classes of horse stock, from the diminutive pony —which carries its head with as much idea of self-importance as the proud, upstanding, high-mettled thoroughbred—to the heavy Clydesdale,- we trust that every year these horse parades will become of much more wide spread importance, as they are but the outward signs of the attractiveness, growth, and material progress of what is destined to become one oi the most valuable horse producing districts in New ZJcatauU.

Tho Parade was in every way a success upon its predecessor, and the Cuiumitteo appointed to make the necessary arrangements carried out tlieii duties in a most efficient manner. They wen I —Mcss'-s F. M. Chapman, C. Symcs, T. Eyton (Secretary), and H. S. Peacock, the latter gentleman making it his duty to attend at great personal inconvenience, being still on crutches from the c/fect of his late accident. The entires, sixteen in number, were composed of—One imported and five colonial thoroughbreds, three of which have unquestionable pedigress, while the other three are believed to bo perfect, but whose lineage cannot be fully traced ■ one roadster or coaching stallion, by Traduccr ; two ponies ; and seven draughts. A circle was marked off on the open space near the Government buildings, and every horse had attached to its bridle a a number, so that each horses’name might be known on referring to the entry lists, which were placed in conspicuous places on the ground. As tho horses walked or trotted round in single file, the scone at times became very lively, as in different quarters, in tho exuberance of vigorous health and spirits, the heels of one highflyer might be seen flying into space, and scattering a crowd of admirers, while another would be performing a circus trick by walking on its hind legs, its fore ones being used to paw the air, and at the same time act as a scare to anyone who I might be in close proximity. Others could be seen arching their necks and backs, and curvetting about in such a manner as much as to say “ I know I must show myself off to advantage, or else I shall not bo noticed.” There was a great diversit}' of opinion about the thoroughbreds, Gladiator and Puriri, both being much admired. The former was not in the pink of condition, but attracted considerable attention, his grand head and other racy proportions being hold in high estimation, while his known success as a sire made owners charitable to his imperfections, which are few. Puriri is perhaps a more evenly made horse, betokening great strengli, muscular development, and gameness, and desplays all the speedy points of a racehorse, covering a deal of ground. He is in appearance a better horse than Dead Shot, whose place he lias come to fill, and rather more fashionably bread ; but if ho does as well as a stud horse, Mr Mcßae will have no reason to regret his purchase. Day Dawn is like Gladiator, now well known to the public, as he has made a reputation for himself. He was looking rather heavy about the coat, but appeared as healthy and active as any other animal on tho ground, and it is needless to add found many admirers. Nothing looked healthier than Gladiator’s fine son Redeemer, or in better condition to start the Season. He has grown and filled out into a serviceable horse, and will command the attention of breeders of light stock. Mr Powdrell had both his grand horses on tho ground, but neither are intended for the stud this 3 r ear. Hailstorm was in grand form, and a more evenly balanced horse was not on the ground. As a racehorse, he should prove a hard nut to crack, and when wanted for stud purposes must find a* large section of breeders ready to patronise him. His half brother, by Papapa, should have a successful future before him, and we venture to predict will

carry Mr Powdrell’s colors to the fore in some gaod thingsibefore his turf career closes. Ho has not yet been tried in public. Mr Pawdrell will have in Hailstorm and Ringleader two good strings to his bow. Dalesman, the only entry in the roadster or coaching class, is a tine upstanding bay with white face, like most Tradncers. In Ids class he has proved a good stock getter, and must be largely supported in the distinct from which he hails. lie is just the sort to get good useful hacks to carry weight. Black Prince, a two year old pony, was only just taken up, and did not seem to realize his position like Robin Hood, the lilipntiail of the show, which funned a striking contrast to his largo compeers. The first of those to attract attention was Messrs Morton and Lnuton’s pair—Sir Walter Scott, a recent importation and of a rich dapple hay color, being' the best conditioned of the two, and a horse of groat bone and hair, and in size equal to anything in his class shown. Duke of Athol is an old favorite, and if anything appeared to greater advantage than last year; but nothing seemed to command the admiration of the onlookers more than Mr Johnston’s well proportioned and symmetrically formed bay, Prince of Canterbury, who was_ in the highest possible condition, a litltlo of which would not bo out of place on True Briton, a big upstanding horse by Lofty. Prince Arthur, another dapple bay, was noticeable for bis grand chest, and the long black hair which bis legs displayed. Ho would have been better for a little more condition —a remark which applies to Messrs Hearn and Kennedy’s Melbourne importation, Young Scotchman, who, though appearing to the worst possible advantage, having been worked till within a week of the parade, will yet develop into grander proportions than he shows as a four year old. Glcnco, a two year old by Lofty, did bis sire (Supriae) groat credit, and Mr Contts lias in him the making of a serviceable horse.

s Below will bo found a list of the entries, with the owners’ mimes, &c.: — - TUOUOUGHUIIISDS. ! 1. Gladiator, imported, by Gladiateun dam Nuucia.—Ballam and Go., owners' ‘ Wavorloy. ' 2. Purirj, by Towton, dam Wairaoa.— ; R. E. Mcßae, owner, Kakaramea, 3. Day Dawn, by Ravenswnrth, dam \ Skybird.—Wilkie, owner, Wanganui. 4. Redeemer, by* Gladiator, dam Ve- ' ness a.—T. Qninlivan, owner, Hawora. 1 5. Hailstorm, by' Pacific, dam Discretion. —J. D. Powdroli, owner, Kakaramea. 1 6. Ringleader, by Papapa, dam Discre--1 lion.—J. D. Powdroli, owner, Kakaramea. I CO AC IXIXG STAXMAOX. 7. Dalesman, by Tradncor. Messrs i Morton & Lupton, owners, Wavorloy. poxies. ’ 8. Rubin Hood, by General Nutt, dam Tom Thumb maro.—G. F. Sherwood, owner, Carlylo. 1). Black Prince, by Lord Kelson, dam DIIAUCHTS. 10. Sir Walter Scott, by Sir Colin Campbell, dam Kate, by Black Champion.— Morton & Lupton, owners, Waverley. 11. Duke of Athol, by Old Loch Ryan, dam Tasmanian in; re.—Morton & Lupton, owners, Waverley. 12. Prince of Canterbury, by Scotch Jock, dam Wellinglon marc.—J. Johnston, owner, Wavorloy. 13. Prince Arthur, by Prince Arthur, dam Tasmanian mare.—Ballam and Co., owners, Waverley. 14. True Briton, by Lofty, dam Wellington mare.—E. M. Honcyfield, owner, Carlyle. 15. Young Scotchman, by Scotchman, dam Jessie, by Lothian Tam.—Hearn & Kennedy, owners, Kakaramea. IG. Glenco, by 'Surprise.—D. Contis, owner, Carlyle.