HORSES FOR THE HOME MARKETS.

Te Aroha News, Volume XI, Issue 1746, 12 June 1895, Page 2

HORSES FOR THE HOME MARKETS.

Fob, some time past Suggestions have been made as to the practicability of making an export trade of suitable Ipjrses to the home market, just as live cattle and sheep are now being sent home. To aid in testing the home markets in this respect, the Agricultural Department have caused a circular to be issued under the hand of the secretary, Mr J. D. Bitchie, ®ffering encouragement in this respect. It mil be seen from this’circular, which we print below, that the Government otter to aid in the cost of an experimental shipment of horses. The circular is as follows

Lam directed by the hon. the Minister ot Agriculture to inform you that' the GovSrnme t have decided to assist in an experimental shipiilent or shipments of suitable horses to teat the home markets. Ihe offer is, that half the freight (which Will not include cost of fodder or .attendance) will be. guaranteed, should the shipment not realis@|sufficient to cover total cost, including freight, insurance, fodder, and Commission on sales, the Government will, on" receipt 'of-the aaepunt sales with lull particulars, through the Agent-General be prepared to luiike up the deficiency to tne extent as above stated. The conditions are that the horses are valued and approved of prior to shipment, and consist of a proportion of upstanding harness, hunter, and heavy draught geldings, not exceeding six years of age.- Should you be wining to join in an experimental shipment, J. shall be pleased to hear from you. — John D. Eitchie, Chief Inspector of