CLYDESDALE STALLIONS.

Otago Witness, Issue 3994, 30 September 1930, Page 16

CLYDESDALE STALLIONS.

PARADE AT TAHUNA PARK.

AN EXCEPTIONAL DISPLAY. (Photographs in This Issue.) The judges at the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s annual horse parade had a splendid lot of good qualitv Clydesdales before them on Thursday, the classes for younger horses in particular including some exceptionally promising animals —an outward sign of the maintenance of that keen interest in the heavy breed that has always been a feature of live stock breeding in Otago. No other centre in the Dominion has been able to stage 47 consecutive stallion shows of the type that attracts widespread attention among breeders every year at Tahnna Park, and it is doubtful whether any agricultural association in this country could make a better display of quality than that which delighted the judges on Thursday. The entries were about the same as tor the previous parade, but the general standard of quality was higher this season The show was notable for the outstanding ■merit of th e younger stock, one of the judges remarking that the quality <tp peared to rise with the fall in the number of the entries. The programme was carried out with commendable despatch, thanks to the diligence of the secretary (Mr E. F. Duthie) and two energetic class stewards (Messrs D. Andrew and T. J Gawn), who were unusually successful in persuading competitors to have tbe entries ready to take their place in the ring the moment their classes were called. Judging commenced promptly at 11 a.m., aftei the usual thorough veterinary inspection of the candidates for the Wright, Stephenson Challenge Cup. The judges, both of whom expressed the keenest appreciation of the display, were Messrs John Tiedall (Oamaru) and Mr Robert Kennedy (Otautau).

There was a very satisfactory field in the class for stallions, four years or over, nine animals being paraded. The winner of the red ticket proved to be the well-set-up bay Windermere Obligation (2243), exhibited by Mr D. G. Wright, of Windermere, Ashburton. He is a son of a former holder of the Challenge Cup, Med’ox Print, who brought many laurels u the Ngapuna stud of Mr A. Carruthers. Windermere Obligation also won the Challenge Cup presented by Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., and, in addition, annexed the championship of the parade. He was paraded with five very even, well-bred animals, and although the extraordinary strength of his neck put some opinions against him, the judges decided in his favour, putting him ahead of Hero Bold (2168) mainly on account of his pronounced masculinity and his undoubted size and quality. He is good at the ground, and posssesses great character, and should prove an excellent breeder Hero Bold, exhibited by Mr W. Gardiner,

of Peeb. . - •<>.. He is by Baron Bold out of Bonny Etta, and was bred by Mr W. J. Doak, of Ashburton. He was. perhaps, the best mover in the class, and came very close to the winner in both quality and size. The j third horse, Messrs Thomsons. Ltd.’s (Wairongoa) Roya] Risque, by Risque out of babric Queen, was exceptionally good at the ground and moved beautifully, but he lacked the distinctive quality of the other two. Both Seamer (Mr Thomas Carruthers) and Brunstane Duplicate (Mr John Young) are old friends at the horse parade, and it was not surprising that the judges should consider them worth additional placings. Only four three-year-olds were forward, but they made a very fine quartet. Mr Andrew Carruthers showed a son of Seamer, by Lovely, which greatly attracted the judges, both of whom did not hesitate to overlook his marked lack of condition out of consideration for the outstanding quality and breeding he posr sessed. Seamark is a beautiful mover and looks every’ inch a sire. Brought forward m better fettle, he would probably have been a firm favourite for the championship. The second prize-winner was Mr J. W. Blair’s (Outram) Abbotsford Baronet, a dark brown son of the Abbotsford sire. Victory who is Droving an exceptionally good breeder. Abbotsford Baronet is out of Maybloom, but lacked the gay and masculine appearance of Seamark. He is a fine type of sire, and should grow into a better one. ’ Mr Thomas Logan’s (Otama) Mossdale Renown, by a former champion of the parade. Archaic, -was not nearly as impressive as the other two. He is well made, and carries himself well.

The trio of two-year-olds which made up the entire entry in that class were a pretty bunch, with honours very much iii favour of a beautifully-developed and bright y oungster from the Wairongoa stud of Messrs Thomsons, Ltd He caught the eye of every good judge as he entered the ring. His proud carriage, superb movement, and great substance stamped him immediately as the leader of the bunch, and no one was surprised to see him awarded the first prize. He is a beautiful bay, by the old champion of champions, Brilliantshine, and if he is not as strong behind as he might be, he has more than enough fine qualities to cover up so slight a dubiety. This unnamed youngster by no means Had things all his own way, however, for he was followed by Corporal another impressive specimen of the really good stock that Mr Blair’s Victory is leaving. Corporal is out of Miss Margaret and has the makings of a high-grade stallion. He wants a year or so to grow down, but that is hardly a fault. Where the Brilliantshine colt was weak. Corporal was faultless. Mr Arch Wilson’s Marengo colt, Romeo, a washed-out looking roan, was not very prepossessing from the point of view of colour, but he was a good type and should do well. The son of Brilliantshine and Bessie Brilliant, who won this class, was also awarded the reserve championship. being runner up to the Ashburton sire. He lost the supreme award almost solely on account of his weak hind legs

Five colts came out m the yearling class, and a good little black, by Fyvie Guardsman, exhibited by Messrs Coubrough and Hamilton (Kelso), bred by Messrs James Robertson and Sons, Waikoikoi. proved to be the winner. He has exceptional quality and is an excellent mover. One of his strong points is a fine set of feet An unnamed colt by Brunstane Duplicate, won the second prize for Mr Young. This youngster was good to look at and a nice goer, out he had not the size of the winner. Mr R- G. Lockhart’s colt, by Fyvia Baronet, out of Beauty of Bath, filled third place. The other two in the class, both nice specimens, were shown by Messrs Young and T. Carruthers. The results of the judging were as follows:—

CLYDESDALE STALLION. Four years old or over. Nine entries. Mr D. G. Wright’s (Ashburton) Windermere Obligation (2243), by Medrox Print (1835) out of Rosa (3310) 1 Mr William Gardiner’s (Peebles) Hero Bold (2168), by Baron Bold (40), out of Bonny Ella (3647) .. 2 Messrs Thomsons. Ltd.’s (Wairongoa) Royal Risque (2219), by Risque (1856), out of Fabric Queen (3279 ) 3 Mr Thomas Carruthers’s (Middlemarch) Seamer (21148), imp., (2223), by Elford (20334), out of Flower of Seamer (53321) .. .. 4 Mr John Young’e (Allanton) Brunstane Duplicate (2049), by Dunure Footprint (15203). out of Marseillaise (35946) .. .. 5 Others competing: Messrs Coubrough and Hamilton’s (Kelso) Golden Knight, Mr John Young’s M'Quaid of Ochtertyre, Messrs J. and R. Lockie’s (Edendale) Sir Leslie.

QLYDESDALE STALLION, Three years old. Four entries. Mr Andrew Carruthers’s (Ngapuna) Seamark, by Seamer, out of Lovely 1 Mr J. W. Blair’s (Outram) Abbotsford Baronet (2119), by Victory (1706), out of Maybloom (1625) .. 2 Mr Thomas Logan’s (Otama) Mossdale Renown (2198), by Archaic (1747), out of Mossdale Queen (2753) .. 3 Others competing: Mr W. Robinson’s '.(Lovell’s Flat) 1 Marydale Reformer, CLYDESDALE STALLION. Two year old. Three entries. Messrs Thomsons. Ltd.’s (Wairongoa) unnamed, by Brilliantshine (1524) out of Bessie Brilliant (3284) .... 1 Mr J. W. Blair’s (Outram) Corporal, by Victory (1706), out of Miss Margaret (2935) 2 Mr Archibald Wilson’s (Henley) Romeo (2312), by Marengo (1832), out of Cauldbarns Ruby (3303) .... 3 CLYDESDALE STALLION. One year old. Five entries. Messrs Coubrough and Hamilton’s (Kelso), unnamed, by Fyvie Guardsman (2278), out of Lady Stamp .. 1 Mr John Young’s (Allanton) unnamed, by Brunstane Duplicate, out of Yettalonette .. . . 2 Mr R. G. Lockhart’s (Clarksville) unnamed, by Fyvie Baronet (1950), out of Beauty of Bath (2800) .... 3 Others competing: Mr John Young’s unearned by Brunstane Duplicate, out of (Scotland's Queen; Mr T. Carruthers’s unnamed by Seamer. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS. Champion of the parade—Mr D. G. Wright’s Windermere Obligation. Tieserve champion—Messrs Thomsons. Ltd.’s. unnamed by Brilliantshine. Wright, Stephenson and Co.’s Challenge Cup (value 75gns)—Mr D. G. Wright’s Windermere Abligation.

PREVIOUS WINNERS., Winners of the Wright. Stephenson Challenge Cup since 1924 have been as follows:-— 1924— Messrs Thomsons Ltd.'s (Waijrongoa) Scotland’s Victor. 1925— Mr A. Carruthers’s (Ngapuna) Medrox frint. 1926— Mr A. Cullen’s (Goodwood) Ray pf Hope. 1927— Mr Thomas Logan’s (Otama) Archaic. 1928— Mr Andrew Grant’s (Fairlie) De- • pire.

1929— Mr - John Young’s (Allanton) Brunstane Duplicate. 1930— Mr D. G. Wright’s (Ashburton) Windermere Obligation.