Horses and the Irish
HERE are still many old estates in Ireland, not always prosperous, by any means, the houses perhaps a little shabby, everything rather run-to-seed, but the Irish gentry still continue to carry on eet
ancient traditions, and chief among these seem to figure horses and hospitality. Hunting, fishing, shooting, racing, sport of every kind claim a lot of attention in Ireland-in every part of Ireland. If the Irishman has one ruling passion, it is for horses, There is something in the soil which enables them to breed some of the finest racehorses and
Aunters in the world. In late summer and autumn, when the London season is over, there is a drift towards Ireland. After the Dublin horse show, one of the most famous horse.shows in the world, houseparties begin to gather for shooting and fishing. It is part of their education to know the points of a horse, and the squire’s lady, the parish priest, the yeoman farmer, the tradesman, the doctor, the village boys, all appear to speak with authority on the subject of horses. (From "Shoes and Ships ang Sealing-Wax," by Nelle Scanlan.)
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 57, 26 July 1940, Page 8
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189Horses and the Irish New Zealand Listener, Volume 3, Issue 57, 26 July 1940, Page 8
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