RING EVENTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23181, 29 October 1938, Page 19

RING EVENTS

SOME FINE JUMPING BETTER GROUND CONDITIONS HARNESS HORSES APPEAR ATTRACTIONS FOR SPECTATORS [BY TELEGRAPH —SPECIAL REPORTER] HAMILTON, Friday With ground conditions in first-class order, a marked improvement in the performances in the jumping competitions was noticeable at the ltoyal Show-to-day. The ring dried up remarkably well this morning and, when the hunting events were continued this afternoon, there was a firm footing at every fence.

Apart from the Royal champion hunter competition, which resulted in a win for Mrs. P. H. Smith's Over-She-Goes, principal interest centred in the second heat of the Dominion Jumping contest. On the first day, few of the horses wore greatly at home in the soft going, with the result that to-day's performances generally overshadowed those in the previous heat. The results of the second heat were: —J. Goodwin's Mataroa, 1; Miss K. Fisher's Little Irish, 2; Airs. P. H. Smith's Over-She-Goes, 3; C. C. Merrill's Spark, 4; C. B. Roan's Scout, 5. These five competitors, together with the five placed animals in the first heat, are eligible to compete in the grand final to-day. With the motor-car a übiquitous feature of modern life, the harness horse is something of a novelty. As a result, considerable interest was evinced in these classes, which also attracted a good measure of entries. A considerable number of southern animals competed with local horses, the championship being gained by Mr. W. Johnstone's Leeleeta. Jn securing the blue ribbon for ponies, Messrs. Gee and Gillander's Merry Widow achieved its third Royal Show championship, its previous successes being at Invercargill and Palmerston North.

Outstanding success was obtained by Mr. Andrew Grant, of Fairlie, in the Clydesdale section; in annexing the championships in a quality class for both entires and mares. In addition, the same exhibitor's champion working gelding. Dandy, was regarded by Waikato enthusiasts as being one of the finest horses of its class seen in the district. Mr. P. Skousgaard's Heather was also looked upon as a very satisfactory type of cart horse, although the competition in this and allied clauses was somewhat disappointing. Additional awards are as follows: —

CLYDESDALES (Judge: Mr. D. Coubrough, Kelso) Brood Mare, foaled prior to August 1. 1935. —T. E. Duck's Princess Ray, 1; W. G. Park's Seaview Queen. 2j G. Wheatley's Dees Carmel (imp.). 3. Four colts, mares or fillies: Andrew Grant's entry. 1. Three mares or fillies; Andrew Grant's entry, 1. Two-year-old filly: Andrew Grant's Allandale Gladys. 1; T. E. Duck's Jet. 2; S. J. Rankin's Pearl Biawattia, 3. Yearling filly: Moore Hunter Estate's Subiora, 1: Andrew Grant's Lady Chatham, \V. G. Park's Panehakua Queen Alma. 3. Brood mare, bred in New Zealand: Andrew Grant's Allandale Iris. 1: T. E. Duck's Princess Ray. 2; W. C. Wallaces Thirdpart Ha Silver Fern. 3. Dry mare, any age: Andrew Grant's Craigie Ella (imp.), 1; Andrew Grant's Allandale Iris. 2; W. C. Wallace's Thirdpart Ha Silver Fern, 3. Three year-old filly: Andrew Grant's Allandale Iris. L; Moore Hunter Estate's Taffeta. "J: Moore Hunter Estate's Mintie. 3. Filly or colt: Andrew Grant's entries 1 and 2: Moore Hunter Estate's Subiora, 3. Brood marc and two of her progeny: W. G. Park's Seaview Queen. 1. Best type of Clydesdale: Andrew Grant's entries, 1 and 2; J. Petrie, Jun.'s Thorn Print. Yearling filly: Moore Hunter Estate's Suhiora, 1: Andrew Grant's Lady Chatham, 2: W. G. Park's Panehakua Queen Alma, 3. Pair of mares or fillies: Andrew Grant's entry. 1; Moore Hunter Estate's Mintie and Taffeta, 2: W. C. Wallace's Thirdpart Ha Silver Fern, and Village Princess. 3.

WORKING HORSES (Judge: Mr. D. Coubrough. Kelso) Mare or Gelding, four years or over.—Andrew Grant's Dandy. 1: P. McXauirhton's : Rose. 'J; P. Skousgaard's Heather. 3. Pair of ma*es or geldings: P. McNaughton's Rose and Poor Girl, 1. Cart horse, suitable for 30cwt.: P. Skousgaard's Heather, 1. Best pair of working horses: P. McXaughton's entry, 1. Best all-round farm horse: Miss Shirley* Windsor's entry. 1; M. McKendry's Bonny, 2. HARNESS HOUSES (Judge: Mr. M. Crimmins, Auckland) Mare, three years or over. suitable for breeding, trotting or light harness horse. — E. R. vernal! and 11. Chilcott's Rebel Maid. 1; Miss Shirley Windsor's entry, 2. Harness horse, any age, mare or gelding; W. Johnstone's Leeleeta, 1; W. E. Cockbill's Iron Man, 2; L. N. Vernall and R. Chilcott's Sir Tony, 3. Maiden harness horse: W. E. Cockbill's Iron Man, 1; E. R. Smith's Maria Bingen. 2; V. L. Grahame's Rosie's Beau, 8. Harness horse, over 15 hands: W. Johnstone's Leeleeta, 1; W. E. Cockbill's Iron Man, 2; L. N. VernalJ's Masterman, 3. Pony: tJee and Gilianders' Merry Widow, 1; H. Johnston's Tony, 2; R. Millen's Okay, 3. Trotting horse: W. E. CockbilVs Iron Man. 1: L. N. Vernall's Masterman, 2; E. R. Vernall and R. Chilcott's Sir Tony, 3. HACKS AND HUNTERS (Judge: Mr. T. Caverhill, Masterton) Thoroughbred Stallion, calculated • to improve the breed of saddle horses. —R. T. Reid's Tidal, 1; E. K. Plaisted's British King, 2; R. H. Townsend's St. Wave. 3. Stallion, hackney: N. E. Mikkelsen and Son's BaN.vrafrflret, 1. Cob, special class: C. B. Roan's Tim,"l; A. H. Storey's Gay Boy, 2; S. Holme's Peter Pan. 3. Youth's hack: L. Chitty's Darkie. 1: C. B. Roan's Mickey. 2: M. Vincent's Opal. 3. Heavy-weight polo pony: F. Klaus' entry, 1; L, Chitty's Darkie. 2. Light-weight nolo pony: F. Klaus' entry. 1; L. Chittv's Choice, 2: J. Seavill's Winsome. 3. Stallion, trotting or pacing: W. Hosking's Swordsman, 1. Maiden hunter: £. Martyn Wright's entry, 1; P. Murphy's The Earl. 2; Mrs. N. Williams' Sunny Boy. 3. Hunt Club Cup: A. S. Buckland's Jorrocks, I: A. Yarndley's Black Magic. 2; R. H. Townsend's All British. 3. Wire jumping, hunting style: A. McLeod's Steel, 1; ,T. Goodwin's Mataroa. 2; A. S. Buckland's Jorrocks. 3. Gentleman rider: Carlton Hinton, 1. John McLean. 2: J. C. Ambuty, 3. Roya) champion hunter: Mrs. P. H. Smith's Over-She-Goes, 1; Harry Clarkin's Valorons. 2: J. R. Townsend's Illuminator, 3.