TAIHAPE SHOW

Wanganui Chronicle, 27 February 1947, Page 2

TAIHAPE SHOW

SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY PEOPLE’S DAY IS TO-DAY (0.C.) Taihape. Feb. 26. With entries drawn from a wide area, the Rangitikei Agricultural and I’astoral Association's 34th show opened on the Taihape Recreation Ground to-day in ..fine weather. Throughout the day an interested crowd thronged the grounds, there being plenty to s ee for both town and country people. "We have a splendid show, and all sections have been well supported," said Mr. H. A. Hintz (president). Justification for his remarks was easy to find. Preparations for the show had gone smoothly and the weather was fine. The judging to-day was confined to some horse sections and competitions. Chief interest to-day centred in the maiden jumping competition, which was won by F. McLean's Robin Hood. A clever dog triai display held the close attention of spectators. Dogs taking part in the trials were H. H. Harris' General Haig and Border Bill, G. R. Steedman's Don and W. Ross’ Fate. The judging of the sheep and cattle and other sections will take place to-morrow (Thursday), which is people’s day. The, show will be officially opened by Mr. B. Keiller, Palmerston North, president of tne Royal Agricultural Society. Results:— DRAUGHT HORSES.

Judge: Mr. A. Macnah, Wanganui. Dry mare, foaled before August 1, 1943.—L. McCoard’s (Mangaweka), Boxer, 1; J. Loughnane’s entry, 2; I. Mann' s Estate entry, 3. Gelding, foaled before August 1, 1943.—L. McCoard’s (Mangaweka), Boxer, 1. Pair of horses suitable for farm work.—L. McCoard’s (Mangaweka), Boxer and Mangaweka Lass, equal, 1; T. Mann’s Estate entry, 3. Farmer's utility horse.—H. C. Merwood's entry, 1. Shetland pony stallion.—J. Marshall's Tiddley Winks, 1. SADDLE HORSES. Maiden hack.—Miss D. L. Belk's Lady Robin, 1; Leighton Bull’s Sir Robert, 2; L. J. Laird's T E Ra, 3. Boy's or girl's hack—Leighton Bull's Tralee, 1; Madge Overton’s Mick, 2; F. McLean’s Robin Hood, 3. District ladies’ hack.—Madge Overton’s Mick, 1; A. Thurston's Brooklyn, 2; Miss D. L. Belk's Lady Robin, 3. Best horse, suitable for gentleman over 60 yeeg's of age.—Madge Overton's Mick, 1; M. K. Ross’ entry, 2. Mare suitable for breeding remounts.—E. Duncan’s Lady Clare, 1; Miss D. Young's White Diamond, 2; W. Coleman's Browin, 3. Best troop horse.A. Thurston’s Dar-t-ell, 1; M. K. Ross' Maori Battalion, 2; Miss D. Young’s White Diamond, 3. Fastest walking horse or pony.— Mrs. R. Logan’s Ruku, 1; M. K. Ross’ Maori Battalion 2; H. A. Hintz’s Star, 3. PONIES. Maiden pony.—J. W. Donovan's Page Boy, 1; Miss Price’s Goldilocks, 2; Jennifer Bonnor's (Mangaweka) Jenny, 3. Pony, mare or gelding.—Jas. Bull's Lady Gay, 1; J. W. Donovan's Page Boy, 2; D. McCoard’s .(Mangaweka) Donegal, 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 12 to 13.2 hands. —H. Brewer's jun. (Mangaweka) Betty Midge, 1; R. Olds' Rangi, 2; Jennifer Bonnor’s (Mangaweka) Jenny, 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 12 hands and under.—G. H. Steedman's Kingi, 1; J. Sinclair's Peter Pan, 2. Best pony ridden or driven by any school child—D. McCoard’s (Mangaweka) Donegal, 1; R. Olds' Rangi, 2; H. Brewer jun.’s Betty Midge, 3. Best groomed and equipped pony.— R. Olds' Rangi, 1; M. Thurston's Banner, 2; L. J. Laird's Pixie, 3. COMPETITIONS. Judge: Mr. H O. Bousfleld, W»ipukurau. Maiden pony jump.—A. W. Whiteman’s entry, 1; P. Brewer's (Mangaweka), Donegal, 2; J. Bull's Lady Gay, 3. Maiden jumping contest.—F. McLean's Robin Hood. 1: C. O'Hanlan's Timber Topper, 2; H. S. Whale's Frosty, 3.