HORSE PARADE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2109, 1 October 1885, Page 2

HORSE PARADE.

Messrs Lotos & lorns' annual horse parade was held in the paddock off Renall street, adjoining their new yards, yesterday afternoon. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance of breeders, but the number of stallions shown was not so large as might reasonably have been anticipated, or as the importance of tlio occasion warranted. If there was a scarcity in number, it cannot, however, be said there was a lack of quality, This applies more especially to the class for thoroughbreds, among which there was soine of the very best blood in the colony. In saying this we do not go merely by pedigree, but also by the appearance of some of the horses. In Lord Mandeville, for instance, there is a strain that cannot be surpassed, and if his full brother, Lord Lisgar, is anything like him in appearance, it is no wonder that he is considered the first show horse in Australia. Quite fit to compare with him in every respect was Mr J. C. Vallance's Yoltigeur, and there were many present who found it hard to make up their minds as to which was the best of the two. Beside these thore were Lillipee, Tattler, Treason, Dan O'Oonnell and Dubious, nearly all with exceptionally good pedegrees, If our breeders only had mares that could equal them in this respect, they could breed horses that would hold their own anywhere in the colony.;

In draught stock, Mr J. Harding's Gladstone attracted very general attention by his glossy dark bay mottled coat, wavy mane, and general symmetry and power, A horse with a better neck has never stood in the Wairarapa. The Laird o' Largo, Dainty Davie, Rob Roy, jand the Curate were also well worth inspecting. The two last-named were new to many, Rob Roy is a three-year-old, the property of Messrs McGregor Bros., and bred by Mr R, Cockburn, got by Palmerston out of Jean—a mare that has been a very successful prize-taker. He is a very Ajax in bulk, has splendid hind quarters, and good shoulders and middle piece, while his legs leave little to be desired. As a young and untried horse he deserves some attention. The Curate is a brown three-year-old, and the property of Mr T. Chamberlain. He is by Gladstone, and promises to develop into a grand horse. He is certainly a credit to his sire. He will serve this season.

The following are brief notes on the horses shown :

THOROUGHBREDS. VOLTIGEUR, By King Cole (imported), dam Fenella—the pijoperty of Mr J. C. Vallance-a dark bay without marks. On the stud last season, and will stand again this year, DUBIOUS. By Danebury, out of Gem—the property of Mr W. H. Cameron. A chestnut, showing more than ordinary strength, and well knit. On the stud last year, and this season at places and-dates given in cards. Treason. ByTraducer, dam Lady Jane. Owned by Mr G. Freeth, Is a golden chestnut, with excellent bone and muscle, and should produce good weight carriers. Will visit Masterton on Saturdays. On the stud last year. Lord Mandeville. By Yattendon, out of Lady Constance. Owned by Mr T. II Hill A dark bay, without marks, 5 years old, untried at the stud. Full brother to the' well-known Australian performers Lord Lisgar and I&rd Burleigh. Will stand'this season at places and on terms not yet published.

Dan O'Connelil. By Daniel O'Rourke, out of Owned by Mr A. Fraser. A bright upstanding bay, with lots of power. Will stand in the district, Lillipee, By Towton (dam Shrovetide), The property of Mr T. Ray, Taratahi, A dappled brown,, with any amount of muscle. Stood in the district last season, but not yet announced for this year.

Tattler. By Ravensworfch, out of Deception, The property of Mr J, C. Vallance, Has stood in the district several seasons, and left good stock. Will not improbably leave the district to stand at Longbeach, Canterbury, where he stood for one season, and left stock of such quality that efforts are being made to bring him back, Midge. A Timoor pony, owned by Mr Hutton. Brown in color, and well built. DRAUGHT HORSES. ROB ROY, By Palnierston, out of Jean. Owned by Messrs McGregor Bros., and bred by Mr R. Cockburn. A 3-year-old, and not on the stud before. Is for private Bale at his owner's stables, at Manaia. LAIRD o'IARGO. Owned by Mr A. Fraser, A light bay, showing plenty of substance. On the stud last year, Dainty Davie, By Napoleon, dam Jess, Owned by Mr A. Fraser, Has stood in the district for several seasons, and got some splendid stock. Is announced to be sold by public auction by Messrs J. H. Wallace & Co., in Wellington on Saturday. THE CURATE. A 3-year-old, untried, the property of Mr T. Chamberlain, A strong upstanding bay, by Gladstone. Will stand at his owner's stables. GLADSTONE. By Prince Royal, out of a Wellington mare, the property of Mr J. Harding. A dark bay, of fine proportions, Stood in the district last year, and will stand again this season. The horses were put-up to auction during the afternoon, but bought in by their owners, the reserve price not beinp reached,