LIGHT HORSES

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18411, 1 November 1929, Page 2

LIGHT HORSES

Entries in one or two classes in the light horse section were on the small side, but the quality of the exhibits was as good as any seen in recent years. Only a few sections were judged on the first day, but these caused the judge to remark that the standard was as high as ever it had been, and yesterday’s exhibits fully maintained that standard. There were three entries in the class f n r stallion, 3 years old and upwards, first prize going to Mr Alex Robertson, Rangatiri Valley, who showed the Australian trotter, First Fashion, by Allstyle-Myrtle Bells. The winner was bred in Australia from imported stock. First Fashion ifc the sire of Peter Fashion. Second prize went to Mr H. McMillan’s Basso Dillon Wilkes, by fine pacer, Cello Sydney Wilkes, who on one occasion won four races at one meeting at Addington. Mr J. T. McMillan’s John Mac being placed third.

There were two entries only for ' farmer’s spring trap horse, Mr Andrew Grant being placed first, and Mr W. P. Lane second. Mr Lane was the only competitor in the tradesman’s turnout. Eight trotting colts came before the who experienced some difficulty in making his placing, so evenly matched were the competitors. First place went to Mr J. T. McMillan’s John Mac, by John Dillon-Prince Imperial mare, the winner being bred by the exhibitor. Second prize was annexed by Messrs Hay and Hom r brook’s colt by Man-o’-War-Kiltess, which was also bred by the exhibitors, and is a youngster of considerable promise. Mr Gilbert McMillan’s Basso Dillon Wilkes-Wildwood mare was placed third. On the previous day, the last-named carried off the honours for colt two years old, but yesterday, when points were allotted for speed, action and conformation, it had to give way to John Mac and Hay and Hornbrook’s colt, which could only gain third ticket on the first day as a harness horse. A further six pony classes were judged yesterday, and, as was the case the previous day, competition was again very keen. In the class, pony stallion, 14.2 or under, the red ribbon went to P. L. Donald’s Fine Lad, Mr R. J. Chapman’s grey, Sir Cassins, being placed second. Four ponies came forward in the class over 13.2 and not over 14.2, first award going to Eric Jackson’s Red Heather, which won the single harness pony prize on the opening day. Second prize in the class went to Miss D. Orbell’s Mah Jong. In the class for pony over 12.2 and not over 13.2, there were six competitors, all of them being of fine type. First award went to Miss E. Ivey’s Tip, which was awarded the Association’s miniature cup for champion saddle pony. This win gave Mr T. H. and Miss Ivey three championships, Dan having annexed the harness horse championship on the opening day, and Tip the championship for harness pony. Both Tip and Dan were bred by Mr P. L. Donald, of Ashburton, and were purchased by Mr Ivey about twelve months ago.' Mr Donald was himself represented in the champion harness pony section, securing the reserve championship with Pin. Mr Donald’s representative in the championship for saddle pony was Pat, which was placed fourth. Pin was successful yesterday in the maiden class. Eric Jockson’s Red Heather secured the reserve championship in the saddle pony class. In the class for pony, over 11 and not over 12.2 hands, there were three entries only, Miss P. Orbell’s Mickey being placed first, and Martin Sullivan’s Daylight Bill second. Competition was slightly keener in the section 11 hands or under, in which Mr J. Cameron’s Pompey scored a good win. Miss Woodhouse’s Fay was a close second.

Mr H. Elworthy scored a first with Tahu, and a third with Nellie in the polo pony section, second award going to Miss M. Orbell’s Gloaming. Last year there were two entries in the thoroughbred stallion class, but yesterday the South Canterbury Hunt brought Royal Stag forward, this being the only entry. A first prize was awarded, this making Royal Stag’s third successive win. This horse, which is by Autumnus-Kirriemuir, was bred by Sir George Clifford. The class for two-year-old colt produced a fine specimen in an Irish youngster exhibited by Trilford Brothers, on behalf of Mr J. M. Samson. The colt, a whole bay, ranks as two years in New Zealand, but actually is only 17 months. He arrived only recently after a long sea voyage and a period of quarantine, and there had been no opportunity to “get him up” for show purposes, but the youngster, who is by Cygnus, from Kesh le Shee, was greatly admired ,and earned high commendation from the judge, who had no hesitation in awarding a red ticket. As was the case twelve months ago, the class for thoroughbred filly attracted one entry only, Mr H. G. Jamieson’s Last Link, by Last Dart-Lady Links, to which the judge awarded a first prize. ]Mr E. Burns’s Sax Airini, by SaxbyMiss Airini, gained a first award for thoroughbred brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot. Entries in the saddle horse section were the largest the Association has been favoured with for a number of years. Not only were the entries good, but the class of horse which came forward was conducive to exceptionally keen competition. In the cob up to 14 stone, Miss Hilda Montgomery’s Starlight, which gained an award in the harness section the first day, was placed fourth, and Mrs J. Montgomery’s Cinder second. Miss Montgomery was represented by Russet in the 15 stone hack class, but it had to give way to Miss Betty

Harper’s old showing favourite, Captain Murphy. Third prize went to Miss I. Rutherford’s Perfection. Miss Rutherford met with more success in the 13 stone hack section, in which there were nine entries. On this occasion the Tafler secured the red ribbon, Miss V. Nichols’s Plato being a close second. J. M. Shaw’s Geordie succeeded in carrying off the 11 stone class, against thirteen competitors. Miss Edna Greenslade’s King Pin was second, and Mr W. B. Clarkson’s The Cossack third. No fewer than nineteen horses were paraded in the class for best v^ c k i n whi nV i the honours went Ij I.I::3 Betty Harper’s Captain witn Mr w. B. Clancson’s The Cossack second, and Miss Nichols’s Plato third. In the maiden hack class, Mr H. Elworthy’s Waihao, which secured a first in the maiden class on the opening day, again caught the judge’s eye. Miss Janet Studholme’s Wings was awarded second prize money. Eighteen ladies’ hacks were examined by the judge, who placed Miss Rutherford’s The Tatler first, and Miss Hilda Montgomery’s Russet second. Miss Betty Harper’s Challenger, which was well known in the show rings of Canterbury, was judged to be the best troop horse exhibited. Second award went to Miss Nichols’s Plato. The Association’s miniature cup for champion saddle horse was won by Miss Rutherford’s The Tatler. Miss Betty Harper’s Captain Murphy securing the reserve championship.

TRIALS OVER FENCESHaving congregated to see the parade of stock, the public, or a majority of them, retained their places to witness the events for hunters, which were not concluded until well after 5 o’clock. Most of the horses which were tried out on the first day again competed yesterday, and several newcomers added interest to the events. The first class decided was that for lady’s hunter, in which there were twenty entries, compared with nine; last year. This event twelve months ago was won by Miss Betty Harper’s Captain Murphy, but this year CapLam iviurpuy nad. Lu be content vmn second place, the nonours going to Miss I. Rutherford’s Rock Ahoy. Miss C. McLachlan’s Wireless was third. Generally speaking, the horses in this class performed well, very few mistakes being made. One or two of the contestants possessed neither the style, manners, nor ability requisite for a show jumper, but in the case of others who made mistakes, it was obvious that it was the strange surroundings which upset them. Last year the class for best hunter attracted twelve competitors, but yesterday Mr Rutherford was called on to judge thirty horses, most of which gave creditable performances. In this class type and soundness were taken into consideration. The event was won by Miss Rutherford’s Rock Ahoy, who secured the same honour in 1925 and again in 1926. Rock Ahoy gave a clean and stylish exhibition, and did not put a foot wrong over the whole round. Captain Murphy, who was placed second, went round fairly well, but was not as impressive as the winner. Third place went to Mr W. Hastie’s Mystery, and fourth to Miss C. McLachlan’s Wireless. Mr M. Shine, a former huntsman in Otago, came to grief on Tanner at the first brush fence. After receiving medical attention, Mr Shine was able to walk to the centre of the ring, but later he collapsed, and was sent to Hospital by ambulance. The Rhodes Hunt Challenge Cup, for teams of three horses who qualified during the 1929 season, drew five entries, as compared with two entries, both of which were from South Canterbury, last year. Points in this class were awarded for jumping, soundness and type. The South Canterbury Hunt was again represented by two teams, one of which succeeded in carrying off the trophy. The team consisted of Miss Elworthy on Geordie, Mr M. Harper on Captain Murphy and Mr B. Thomas on Camouflage. The Christchurch Hunt were a close second, and Otago Hunt third. _ Mrs R. H. Rhodes’s Challenge Cup for hunter to be chosen for type and : soundness from among the horses 1 which had gained high points, but not necessarily a prize winner, was won by 1 Miss Betty Harper’s Captain Murphy.

COMPETITIONS. WOOL CLASSING. For pupils who have attended instruction class for not more than one year—E. Leonard, 1; C. R. Smith, B. L. Gardner, and A. Lee, equal, 2. For pupils who have attended instruction class for over one year and under two years—R. Anderson, 1; C. D. Sanders, 2; W. M. Cunningham, 3. For pupils who have attended instruction class for more than two years—J. Rathgen, 1; J. Benson, 2; A. A. Grant, 3. PONY COMPETITION. Pony over hurdles, 13-2 hands and not over 14.2 hands—E. Orbell, 1; Jackson, 2; Pratt, 3. Pony over hurdles, under 13.2 hands—P. Orbell, 1; A. Anderson, 3; M. Parry, 3. Trotting pony, 13.2 hands and not over 14.2 hands—P. L. Donald, 1; Pratt, 2; O’Neill, 3. Trotting pony, under 13.2 hands, ridden by boy or girl under 14 years—J. Cameron, 1; Bain, 2; Hogan, 3. Girl rider, under 14 years— N. Orbell, 1; A. Orbell, 2; J. Cameron, 3; M. Orbell, h.c. Boy rider, under 14 years— Digby, 1; Black, 2; Pratt, 3; S. Mee, h.c. Girl rider, under 14 years, non-previous first prize winner—N. Orbell, 1; J. Cameron, 2; P. Orbell, 3; Pratt, h.c. Boy rider, under 14 years, non-previous first prize winner Pratt, 1; Sizemore, 2; J. Cameron, 3; V. Boyle, h.c. Ladies’ riding competition—Miss J. Elworthy, 1; Miss D. Orbell, 2; Miss C. Elworthy, 3. Men’s riding competition—Mr Pratt, 1; Mr Hastie, 2. SHEEP DOG TRIAL. Conditions: Sheep to be let out of yard, driven through poles, through yard (Maltese Cross); man to follow sheep. Time allowed, 8 minutes. Work —To first poles. 8 minutes; to second poles, 8 minutes; work at Cross, 10 points; yarding, 5 points; style, 8 points; command 6 points; total, 45 points:— Geo. Keeffe’s “Tui” (40 points) 1 W. R. McConnell’s “Lloyd” (38) 2 R. Davie’s “Way,” (35) 3

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. During all yesterday afternoon, after the completion of judging, the shed in which the agricultural produce exhibits were housed, was thronged by visitors to such an extent that at times progress was impossible. The exhibits were laid out in a manner that was attractive. Those who attended the show and did not see this portion, missed seeing one of the most interesting sections. The productivity of South Canterbury soil is known to be rich, and this impression must have been conveyed to all who visited the agricultural display yesterday. The roots, seeds, fruit, and dairy produce, including butter, honey, cheese, eggs, poultry, cooked and preserved meats and preserves, were a credit to exhibitors, and quite up to last year’s standard. The entries showed a very pleasing increase, the figures being 128. against 76 last year, 96 in 1927, and 84 in 1926. From these figures, it would appear that public interest in this part of the show is steadily increasing.