THE GORE SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23054, 3 December 1936, Page 7

THE GORE SHOW

A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION JUDGING OF HORSE SECTIONS AN INTERESTING PROGRAMME (From Our Special Reporter) GORE, Dec. 2. Idegl weather prevailed for the second day of the Gore Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Show, and a large attendance put the seal of success on the exhibition. The rain that fell on the morning of the first day cleared away completely shortly before noon yesterday, and People's Day was bright andfsunny. An interesting programme of ring events and competitions, including an admirably-staged parade of prize-winning horses and cattle, hunting, jumping, and pony trotting events, followed the judging of the heavy and light-horse sections, which were in themselves full of interest by reason of the good entries received and the excellent condition displayed by most of the exhibits. It is some years since there was a larger representation of trade and industrial interests at this show, and the exhibition of farm machinery, household appliances, and motor cars was a varied one. In addition, showmen of all kinds flocked to the showground, and the association was hard pressed to accommodate them. Their wares and attract I* ns were as varied as they were numerous, and included a host of new features as well as a very large proportion of the familiar old shows that have been seen on the road for years. DRAUGHT HORSES There was a good showing of draught horses, both breeders and workers, and recent introductions of new blood were apparent in the improved types that were shown by several breeders. Competition was very fair, and entries from outside the Eastern District were numerous and prominent in the list of prizewinners. One notable absentee from the ring, however, was the usually large entry of breeding horses, chiefly females, by which the Springfield stud of Messrs Fleming Bros. (Crookston) has been represented at this show for many years. The proportion of entire horses was smaller than usual, and the average quality was only fair. In the aged class the Logan Estate's (Otama) Craigie Crest was the winner of the red ticket, but there was very little between him and the only other aged entry, Mr William Chittock's (Waikaka Valley) Netherton Mac, recently imported by Mr Andrew Carruthers, of Ngapuna. Craigie Crest has an unusually good show ring record, which goes back to one of his earliest successes at the Otago Horse Parade shortly after his arrival in the Dominion. He was got by Craigie Winalot out of Carseminnock Lily, and is a beautifully built type of horse, full of masculine character and showing his excellent breeding in every line of his body. He moves perfectly at all paces on a fine set of legs, and actually owed his championship in a large measure to the impression of virile masculinity which he leaves in movement. Netherton Mac, the reserve champion, is also an outstanding horse without quite the substance of the champion, but with everything to commend him as a breeding horse. He fills the eye standing or moving, and might easily turn out a better horse than Craigie Crest. The only other entire paraded for the championship was Mr D. S. Brown’s Verdlea Moonlight, a three-year-old of quality, who had to give away a lot in size and development to the champion and the reserve champion. He has time to develop into a very fine horse yet, however, and he certainly has the makings of a champion. There was nothing outstanding in the younger entires, most of which were only ordinary colts on their present showing, but with time to grow down they will probably be more impressive. Messrs James Robertson and Sons (Waikoikoi) won the yearling class with His Majesty and the Logan Estate took a second and a third in the same class, while their two-year-old, Hot Stuff, won the red ticket in the two-year-old class. Some very fine geldings were shown in the working classes by Messrs Allison Bros. (Clarksville), who won the championship with a well-grown, active-looking worker of a very useful type, who showed breeding as well. The reserve championship was won by the Logan Estate with a three-year-old gelding by Archaic. In the classes for two, three, and four-horse working teams Messrs Allison Bros., the Logan Estate, and James M'Callum (Otahuti) shared the bulk of the honours, making a very attractive display of useful working draughts. In the female section two distinct strains of breeding were most prominent, the first progeny of the imported champion entire, Craigie Crest, securing high honours, including the championship, while Mr Alexander Noble's May Hazelwood and her progeny were well to the fore. In a ring of three brood mares, the first award went to Alexander Noble's Verdlea May, a daughter of May Hazelwood, by Sir Leslie. This four-year-old mai e displayed beautiful bones, and was a good mover, but was lacking in condition. The second award in the class was secured by the Logan Estate’s Kyeldale Bess. Alexander Noble’s May Hazelwood secured the red ticket and the reserve championship in the dry mare class. She showed signs ot wearing well, but was a little wide in the shoulder and not such a good mover as the champion female, which was found in the two-year-old filly class The second award in the brood mare class went to Alexander Noble’s Verdlea Vera, a daughter of the reserve champion. The three-year-old filly class was won by James Robertson and Sons’ Lily Print, a very attractive filly of good quality, with an exhibit by David Robertson second Considerable interest rested on the two-year-old filly class, in which the champion was found. This was the Logan Estate's Mossdale Lady Crest, the first foal of the imported Craigie Crest out of Lady Mossdale. She was a very well-grown filly, with beautiful quality of bones and a nice close mover. Second award in the class was secured by an exhibit of W. Y. Dickie and Sons. More gets of Craigie Crest were seen to good effect in the yearling filly class, and the first two awards went to daughters of that sire. The winner was Mossdale Alma, exhibited by the Logan Estate, and she was closely followed by another filly of similar breeding exhibited by Alexander Thomson. Both fillies showed beautiful quality and splendid action, and were considered by the judge to be fit to be shown in any company m New Zealand. A fine illustration of the class of horses being left by Craigie Crest vvas to be seen in the fact tha f the first three awards in the class for the Clydesdale Horse Society's medal went to the progeny of this sire. The winner of the medal was the champion filly, with the two placed yearling fillies next in order. The champion again carried off the principal award in the class for the mare or filly, two vears or upwards, bred in New Zealand, the second award going to the reserve champion. LIGHT HORSES The usual large and varied display of light horses of all kinds occupied the attention of two judges for the greater part of the day, and there was brisk competition in nearly all classes. A few thoroughbreds attracted a good deal of attention going through their paces, and the performances of hacks and hunters in the ring were full of interest. The type of saddle horse Flmwn was very fair on the whole although some exhibitors brought some very raw animals into the ring without worrying much about their manners. The weight-carrying hacks for a good all-round lot and the championship was won by Mr T. V Mac-

donald’s (Brydone) 13-stone hack Rambler, a stylish type of mount and beautifully mannered. The reserve champion was Mrs A, Oliver’s (Pine Bush) champion thoroughbred mare Riki Manu, a very pretty mover, who was also adjudged the best lady's hack on the ground. In the harness section the entries were not numerous, but a good type of horse was shown, the pick of them being Mr W. J. Roberts’s (Clinton) Red Sun. Messrs Christie Bros. (Tuturau) won the reserve award with All Black. The pony classes also attracted good entries, and there was a wide distribution of awards. The entire championship was won by Mr J. A. Barclay, Jun.’s (Croydon Bush) Black Diamond, a beautifully bred and attractive young sire. The reserve championship went to a yearling colt shown by Mr A. R. Johnston (Waikaka Valley), which apparently got the ribbon by default as it was unplaced in a yearling class of four. The remaining three entries In the class, which was for colts or fillies, were fillies. It seems strange that a colt that could not get even a third prize in its class should be considered by the judge to be worthy of a reserve championship. PIGS AND DOGS Pigs and dogs were also judged this morning, but the entries were not large in either, and they were relatively unimportant sections. Mr E. J. Humphries (Charlton) was responsible for the whole display of pigs, his fancy running to Large Whites and Large Blacks, excellent types of which were exhibited. The importance of pigraising, not merely as a sideline to dairying, but as an industry in itself, is rapidly becoming more generally recognised in Southland, but this class of stock has a long way to go yet before it is accorded as important a place in southern shows as it holds in most similar exhibitions in the North Island. About a score of working sheep dogs occupied the attention of the judge this morning, and from a very mixed lot he picked out half a dozen prizewinners which included two or three really outstanding dogs. The estabJishment of a Working Collie Dog Stud Book should give a fillip to the exhibition of these useful animals, and with the more general use by dog owners and breeders of the opportunities thus afforded them, it should be possible to tighten up the classes to ensure an adequately high standard of quality. The principal prizewinners to-day were Messrs James Mouat (Knapdale) and E M’Leod (Mataura) in the rough-haired classes, and Messrs J. Henderson (Charlton!, Christie Bros. (Tuturau), J. J. Wylie (Kaiwera), L. Jones (Wendon) and Alexander Byars (Knapdale) in the smooth-haired classes. PRIZE USX The prize list in the principal horse sections judged yesterday was as follows: — HORSES CLYDESDALES

Judges: Messrs W. Smith (Willowbridge) and Robert Kennedy (Drummond).

Entire horse, any age. Two entries —Logan Estate’s (Otama) Craigie Crest 1, W. Chittock’s (Waikaka Valley) Netherton Mac 2. Entire horse, three years old. Two entries—D. S. Brown’s (Dunedin) Verdlea Moonlight 1, Logan Estate’s Mossdale Royalist 2. Entire colt, two years. One entrv— Logan Estate’s Hot Stuff 1. Entire colt, one year. Five > entries —James Robertson and Sons’ (Waikoikoi) His Majesty 1, Logan Estate 2 Spring-cart horse, up to 30cwt. Eight entries —Allison Bros. 1 and 2, James M'Callum (Otahuti) 3, Logan Estate 4. Spring-cart horse, up to 20cwt Seven entries —James M'Callum 1 and 2, Allison Bros 3. . Best pair of plough horses m work. Seven entries—Allison Bros. 1 and 4, James M'Callum 2, Logan Estate 3. Team of three horses, in work. Four entries—Allison Bros. 1, James M'Callum 2, Logan Estate 3. Four-horse team, in work, three years or over. Three entries —Allison Bros 1 James M'Callum 2. Logan Estate 3. - n „„ Gelding, four years or over. Four entries—Allison Bros. (Clarksville) I and 2, Alexander Thomson (Kelso) 3. Gelding, three years old. Three entries —Logan Estate 1 and 3, James Robertson and Sons 2. Gelding, two years old. Two entries —Alexander Noble (Gore) 1. W. Y. Dickie and Sons (Ferndale) 2. Gelding, one year. One entry—Logan Estate (Otama) 1. , . Pair of geldings. Three entries— Allison Bros. 1, Logan Estate 2, Alexander Thomson 3. „ . . , . Brood mare, in foal or foal at foot. Three entries —Alexander Noble s (Gore) Verdlea May 1, Logan Estates Kyledale Bess 2, Alexander Thomson (Kelso) 3. Dry mare, four years or over, Inroe entries —Alexander Noble 1,2. and 3 Three-year-old filly. Four entries James Robertson and Sons’ Lily Print 1, David Robertson (Waikoikoi) 2. Logan Estate’s Mossdale Heather Belle o

Pair of dry mares, three years or over. Two entries—Alexander Noble l. Logan Estate 2. Two-year-old Ally- Five entries Logan Estate's Mossdale Lady Crest 1, W. Y. Dickie*and Sons 2. Alexander Noble 3. T Yearling filly. Four entries—Logan Estate’s Mossdale Anna 1, Alexander Thomson (Kelso) 2, Alexander Noble 3

Pair of fillies or geldings, two years or under. Three entries —Logan Estate 1, Alexander 'Noble 2 and 3. Mare with two of her progeny. Two entries —Alexander Noble 1, Logan Estate 2. „ Group of three marcs or fillies, Five entries —Alexander Noble 1, Logan Estate 2. Alexander Thomson 3. Group of three colts, mares or geldings, three years or under. Three entries —Logan Estate 1 and 2. Alexander Noble 3. Best yearling or two-year-old for Clydesdale Horse Society’s medal. Four entries —Logan Estate 1 and 2. Alexander Thomson 3. Best-actioned draught stallion. Three entries —Logan Estate 1. Best-actioned draught mare. Seven entries —Alexander Noble 1 and 2. Mare or filly, two years or over, bred in New Zealand. Eight entries— Logan Estate 1, Alexander Noble 2 and 3. , Champion stallion —Logan estate s Craigie Crest.

Reserve champion stallion —W, Chittock’s Netherton Mac. . Champion mare—Logan estate s Mossdale Lady Crest. Reserve champion mare —Alexander Noble’s May of Hazelwood. Champion gelding —Allison Bros. (Clarksville). Reserve champion gelding—Logan estate. HACKS AND HUNTERS Judge; Mr D. Aubrey (Pembroke) Hackney stallion, three years or over. ‘ Two entries—Todd Bros. (Mataura) Arion Axworthy 1, R. Lawrence's (Mataura Island) His Lordship 2. ' Hackney, two years old. Three cn-tries-Miss P. Martin (Gore) 1, w. D. Nichol (Tapanui) 2, R. W. M Kmnell (Gore) 3. . . „ Best yearling by trotting or pacing stallion. Eight entries—Mrs R. Burn by (Toiro) 1 W. D. Nichol (Tapanui) 2, Miss J.’jopp (Riversdale) 3, Todd Bros. (Mataura) 4. Hackney, three years old. Two entries—A, R. Dynes (Kelso) 1, W. Hastie (Dunedin) 2. Hack, up to 11 stone Ten entnesJ. L. Hazlett (Winton) Salisbury Lu 1 Miss J. Pannett’s (Clinton) Queen 2 J. Forbes (Waimumu) 3, Mrs A. Oliver’s (Pine Bush) Riki Manu 4, Hack, up to 13 stone. Six entries— T. V. Macdonald’s (Brydone) Rambler 1, A. G. Ross’s (Glenham) Lady Bird 2 Hack, up to 15 stone. Eight entries W. Hastie’s Mystery 1, G. Metzger s (Tapanui) Pilot 21 L. Jones s (Wendon) Battler 3, W. Greens (Gore) Si Cob, S ls^ 8 hands or under. Four entries —Christie Bros. (Tuturau) 1, J. L. Hazlctt’s Salisbury Lu 2, Miss G. Jones s (Wendon) Skipper 3. Trooper’s horse. Three entries—T. V. Macdonald’s (Brydone) Rambler 1, John Forbes’s Black Beauty 2. Best paced hack. Thirteen entnesA Holms’s (Waimahaka) Manu Haka 1, Mulyey Kelly (Okapua) 2, G. Metzhack. Eight entries-Mrs A Oliver’s Riki Manu 1, Miss Joyce Pannett’s Queen 2. J A Macdonafds (Tapanui) Importance 3, J. L. Hazieus S Best U lady’s hack, 15 hands or under. Five entries-J. L. Hazlett’s Salisbury Lu 1, Miss G. Joness Skipper 2. i. Blackmore’s (Morton Mams) Something Better 3. THOROUGHBREDS Judge: Mr A. D. MTvor (Riverton) Entire, coll, filly or gelding, two years. One entry—W. Waytes (Olamita) Lucy 1. Colt, filly or gelding, one year. One entry—Mulvey Kelly (Okapua) 1. Mare, three years or over. Six entries—Mrs A. Oliver’s (Pino Bush) Riki Manu 1, Mrs Olivers Nui 2, Mulvey Kelly's Lucy Locket 3. Champion thoroughbred mare—Mrs Oliver’s Riki Manu, , , , , Reserve champion thoroughbred mare—Mrs Oliver’s Nui. PONIES Judge: Mr A. D. MTvor (Riverton). Pony stallion, 14 hands or under. One entry—J, A. Barclay, jun.’s (Croydon Bush) Black Diamond 1 and champion. . ™ Pony mare, 14 hands or under. Two entries—L. Jones (Wendon) 1, J. Kirk (Gore) 2. , Pony yearling. Four entries—Miss R. Thomson (Kelso) 1, J. J. Crawford (Gore) 2, L. Jones (Wendon) 3, A. R. Johnston (Waikaka Valley) 4 and reserve champion. Pony, two-year-old. Five entries —J. J. Crawford 1, Miss P. Martin (Gore) 2, L. Jones 3. Pony, 12 i hands or _ under, saddle. Six entries —Joan WiliamSon’s (Timaru) Trixie 1, K. Whiteley (Knapdale) 2, E. Dillon (Waikaka) 3. Pony, 13 hands or under, saddle. Nine entries —L. Jones 1, G. Miller (Otamita) 2, Miss N. Cunningham (Dipton) 3, A. R. Johnston 4. Pony, 13£ hands or under, saddle. Fifteen entries—L. Jones 1, G. Miller 2, Joyce M’Dougall (East Gore) 3. Pony, 14 hands or under, saddle. Twelve entries—L. Jones 1, A. R. Johnston 2 and 3, T. Blackmore (Morton Mains) 4.

COMPETITIONS A full programme of competitions was presented during the afternoon, and the standard of the jumping was excellent. Competition was keen and was strengthened by the entries of Messrs W. Hastie (Dunedin), L, Jones (Wendon), A. G. Ross (Glenham), J. L. Hazlett and W. E. Hazlett (Invercargill). The Eastern District Championship was won by Mr A. G. Ross with Lady Bird, while Mr W. Telford’s Radio was second. The ladies’ hunter class was won by Mr W. Hastie’s Red Fire, with Miss I. Reid in the saddle. The results were:—

Pony trot, for ponies 13 hands or under, ridden by boy or girl under If) years. Five entries —L. Jones 1, R. Horne (Wyndham) 2, K. Whiteley (Knapdale) 3. Pony trot, 14 hands or under, ridden by boy or girl under 15 years. Six entries—Miss Turnbull (Charlton) 1, R. Horne 2, L. Jones 3.

Pony jump, 13J hands or under, ridden by boy or girl 16 years or under. Nine entries—T. Blackmore (Morton Mains 1, K. Whiteley 2, G. Miller (Otarnita) 3.

Novice hunter class. Eleven entries —Miss E. T. Stancombe’s (Forndale) Noble John 1, lan Dodds’s (Ferndale) Jean Batten 2, A. G. Ross's (Glenham) Lady Bird 3. High jump. Two entries —L. Jones 1. W. Hastie 2. Eastern District Open Championship Thirteen entries —A. G. Ross's Lady Bird 1. W. Telford’s (Olanomomo) Radio Star 2, W. Hastie’s Red Fire 3. Ladies’ hunter. Twelve entries —W. Hastie's Red Fire (ridden by Miss I. Reid) 1. Mrs A. Oliver’s (Pine Bush) Lady Chicken 2, W. E. Hazletfs Greenstone (ridden by Mrs W. Pinckney) 3.