Gore Horse Bazaar
Wright, -Stephenson nnd Co. report a.i follows :— We had a poor entry for our sale on Saturday : only about 25 horses of all descriptions were otlerocl. iiu^.o was a guoil attendance of buyers from all parts of the district, amhl ion-petition was keen throughout for all classes of horses. \ounjr draughts were in good demand, but only three animals worthy of merit were forward, and sold at satisfactory prices. A nice -lyr-old mare by Uefoi'iner, stinted to Itoyalist 111?, realised £.'4B ; a bay gelding Oyr-old. £4 5 ; a bay colt rising 4yr*, rather small, X.3U 10s. Young horses being scarce, several of our customers hud to fall back on affed horses, and about a dozen of this class changed hands, and sold up to X,'S2 lOs ; a few old and stilT and done found owners n t up to £11.
Harness Horses — For this cla-ss there was a good demand, and several changed at good prices. The following are a lew of the prices realised : — Chestnut gelding. £':>« ; day mare. &'2 l ; black gelding, Z'2o ; |,y gelding, Ail 4We have several enquiries for good springcarters, and would be pleased lo hear from any of our clients who can offer.
Hacks — A few were forward, but, of a Poor class, and sold nt full jnarKet value.
We would strongly roconrmond any of our clients who have young- draughts lo ollqv to try this market, as «'<•' are confident they would mppt a> i-'Mdy sale We have numerous enquiries for horses suitable for plough work, nnd our customers are prepared to treiit prh moly or otherwise for horses suitable for their requirements.
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Southland Times, Issue 19115, 4 August 1903, Page 3
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271Gore Horse Bazaar Southland Times, Issue 19115, 4 August 1903, Page 3
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