ANNUAL HORSE PARADE.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 23 September 1913, Page 3

ANNUAL HORSE PARADE.

AT CARTERTON. The annual horse parade under the auspices of the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society was held on the show grounds at Carterton on Saturday last. The parade was the most successful that has been held for some time, and the attendance of settlers being very satisfactory. In all, there were 13 en- 1 tries, over half of these being from the Masterton district. A feature of the parade was the splendid condition of the horses, due nd doubt to the favourable season. Mr H. S. Moss secretary, had all arrangements, well in hand for the fixture . Following is the list of stallions paraded : CLYDESDALES. Brilliant Boy, by Mackenzie (366) Kate (819), the property of Mr R. Falloon, of Masterton, was greatly admired. He was bred by Mr Vf.l. M. Buckley, of Hoon Bay, Christchurch, who is undoubtedly m tho front rank as a breeder of Clydesdales. Brilliant Boy is the winner i of seven championships, a record that speaks foritself. There is no doubt about his success as a siro and already his progeny in the Wairarapa show all the quality of the true bred Clydesdale. Full particulars of Brilliant Boy's- pedigree show him to be connected with some of the most celebrated of the world's Clydesdales, and he is a class of horse that at once attracts the attention of die farmer who desires to breed only the best. A <rood deal of interest was displayed iti Mr C. O'Donnell's new importation "Copped Hall Jameson," which has only been in the district a fewweeks. An examination of his oedigree, which appears elsewhere, I speaks for itself. Copped Hall Jameson ia a grandly bred bay Shire horse, standing about 17£ hands high, with the best of feet, joints, and legs and a profusion of the right sort of feather; has great bone, and is a grand mover, and very correct shapes, and is a. Shire stallion of the first order. He was examined and passed sound by the Shire Horse Society's veterinary surgeon at London shows, 1907-8-9, as we'll as at all the shows he was erhibited at during these years. He has proved himself to he a very sure foal-getter. He wilt stand 'at the owner's farm, Upper Plain, Masterton, and will travel the surrounding district. Mr C. McCullough's Dalmuir was again looking in the pink of condition. Dalmuir is a six-year-year-old, and it is worthy of mention that his stock has already been sold up to 90 guineas. He is a, dark chestnut, and stands 16 hands 3 inches high, well balanced, evenly marked horse of great weight and substance, possessing rare good feet, pasterns, nice quality of hair, legs, and a great top. He is a tremendously straight level morer, and has the activity of a tiptop breeder. This horse's cart-horse stock is selling well in New Zealand. He is also one of the finest tempered horses to be found. He has many first prizes to his credit, and his stock is highly spoken of in the Clutha district. His sire, Dalmuir Prince (imp.), is a great show horse, and also a greai breeder.

THOROTJGHBBEDS. In the thoroughbred a class Conqueror, the property of Mr C. McCullough, of Masterton, was in splendid form. Conqueror is a magnificent rich bay horse with great bone and substance, standing 16.2, and considered by competent judges to be one of the best representatives of its class in the Dominion. He is by Medallion from Siesta, and was bred by the late George G. Stead, and has taken fourteen firsts and thirteen championship prizes, having never been beaten \n the show ring. A glance at the headlines off his pedigree will reveal the fact that the blood of two of the-greatest colonial sires, Murket" and Traducer, is in his veins—a combination that has never failed to produce racehorses. Canada, the property of Mr C O'Donnell, Upper Plain, Masterton, was never looking better. He is a dark chestnut horse by Finland—Aluniini, and has immense quality combined with great substance and power, standing on clean, wiry legs. Canada has a respectable record on the turf, starting in five races and winning three. His racing career was ended through an accident to his shoulder. Canada belongs to the Nd. 11 sire family, whose representatives include St. Simon, Orme, Fisherman, Sonlt, The thoroughbred Chatsworth was very favourably commented orpon. Chatsworth, by Aurin—Winifred, is the property of Mr W. L. Nix, of Tatlherenikau, and is to! stand there and travel when required this season. Auria is by the celebrated Bill of Portland, while Winifred is by Goldsborough—Lady Hooten. Chatsworth is the first direct descendent of St Simon and Stockwell to be placed at the service of Wairarapa breeders. Chatsworth holds three firsts and three championships in the show ring. Peter Pan, owned by Mr W. Oorbett, Parkvale, Carterton, was the onlv other entry in this class.

PONIES. This class was represented by the Exmoor pony stallion Friday, the property of Mr S. Bishop, Clareville. Hois a black pony by Jackson—Little Gem, is 5 years old, and is a perfect model of a pony standing just 10 hands. He was looking particularly well on Saturday, and was greatly admired by those present. Friday will stand the season at Olareville. SUFFOLK PUNCH. Sudbourn Sirdar, owned by Mr J. V. Reed, Masterton, was the only representative in tins' class. This fine hdrse is an acquisition to the district, and lias proved himself in the high prices realised for his stock in Australia and New Zealand. The Suffolk Punch has established itself as an ideal cross on heavy draught and hack mares for weight and pace and make

and shape, and farmers in the Wairarapa have not been slow to! recognise this. Sudbourn Sirdar is never stabled, and looks the picture of healthy condition. TROTTERS. The standard bred, trotting stallion Ageswmos is ov nod by Mr J. Ruska, (West. Bush Road, Masterton. Ho has a splendid clean flat bene, stands ]5.3. and is by Electioneer —Miss Tracey. Ho lias proved himself on the turf as a good stayer, and his yearlings in tlio South Island are full of promise. A glance at his pedigree and performances will satisfy the most critical. Waitipipi is owned by Mr W. W. Hercock, of Waihakeke, and was greatly admired. Ho is a beautiful dark brown, standing 16 hands \v has a good flat bono, splencK-d muscles and good constitution and beautiful temper. Ho is by Princo ImperialLady Emma. As a three-year-old, Waitipipi won the Albury Handicap and Farewell Handicap in the South Canterbury meeting, beating a field of eleven starters, among them being the well-known, performer Little Stranger. Of his running at the Timaru meeting, the Weekly Press said : —"Waitipipi, who won the Farewell Handicap, is, without doubt, one of the most promising green ones seen out this season. After reeling off his first half in excellent style, he covered the full journey, easing up, in 2.36 2-5." Other entries in this class were Todd Bells, owned by Mr B-. Wadham, Carterton, and Mutiny, the property of Messrs Attwood Bros., Carterton.