HORSE-BREEDING IN NEW ZEALAND.

(Contributed)

NO VII.

The system under which judging is done j at Agricultural Shows, c*lls for a few r€- | mark?. 'Ihe selection of judges by the be- j defies is not made always with the regard : to tbe abilities of thoee appointed that is necessary, so that exhibitors may rely with confidence on their deo-siois Personal friendship oftentimes ouf-woighs all other considerations, and it is no' orious that men {(Assessing Hbtlfc or no qualification or fcimw edge of the stock they are about lojadj^ appear annually in the show ring". With the advent, of some reform in ho'rse-bveed ing we should expect also to obtain a higher standard o! judging ability h n has prevailed. We should f-xpeot ih*t those in whose hands is placed the impor tant duty of deciding what is to be the future standard of diflferenc types of horses ■hr>uld be thoroughly capable of doing so. I do nob know what are the principles whioh guide the societies in the selection of judges, hut ib is obvious thab some prin ciples of selection are necessary. As far as the experience of those unconnected with these societies goes, a man has only to be a horse dealer, to have bred a foal or two, or to have ridden after hounds, or something of that sort, and he it looked upon as ful filling all the requirements necessary to fit him as a judge of other people's property By and by I expect thab the members of the Contingents sent to South Africa will bo ''drawn on largely for judges in our show ring*, judging by the letters of advice which have been received from the front in regard to the different stamps of horses met with there. Much of the babble whioh has been written on this subjoob, in the way of comparisons between N<*w Zealand bred horses and others would have been better left unwritten. In regard to both men and horses we are too rtady at blowing our own trumpet and to decry others. Judges in a show ring should remember that there are as good judges always outside a show ring as in it, that their decisions are carefully scrutinised, and thab they should therefore ba always ready to defend their decisions by giving reasons if these are dcranded. Any man acting in that capacity should have all the points at his fingers' ends. The more satisfactory system would foe to have well paid judges, of proved qualification?. Then S~ a standard for each type of horse and ju<lge them by points, and competent judges WouH then be abe to give reasons for their decisions if required. Of course this would not be required in evsry oase, nor in many oases. Having obtained the services^ competent judges, the agricul tural societies should not hamper them in their work with instructions or re strictions. Veterinary surgeons' as sistance is advocated in the show ring. I should condemn such inter ference except when judges could not agree upon questions of soundness. I hold, how ever, that before any man can claim to bo a judge of a horse he should be nble to tell whether a horse ia sound or not, without tfci aid of ft veterinary surgeon. Together wiih tha tiiciug of the diffarent standards, the diffarent kinds of unsoundness should be defined because there is, and id way b will be, a great diversity of opinion ao to what'; constitutes unsoundness. Then our hope would be io getting men strong enough to say thab a horse with any heredi tary unsoundness should not be allowed to compete in the show ring. Obviously, amateur judges should be drawn from dis tricts as far apart as possible, so that no fear of partiality or favouritism in their decisions could bit entertained. The different forma of hereditary unsound ness pravilen-. in this colony may ba described briefly. There is a permanent unsoundness, and a secondary unsoundness which can be cured, both hereditary. Un soundness resulting from accidents and nor of a hereditary nature need not interfere with breeding. Permanent unsoundness would arise from the following—ringbone, spavins, curbs, tboroughpin, sirioghaU, nerve disease, roaring, wind-suckinp, and crib-bitiiig. Horses of either sex soffaring from ringbont, »ide-bon.v or spavin, should not be vied for stud purposes. Thorough pin is uncommon iv this colony, but it exists, and ib hereditary. Slring-halb and ncrvd disease are often confounded, but there ia a vast difference botween them. String-halt is a peculiar twitching of the hind legs when in motion, noticeable when the horse is moved backwards, when it win either ruiae ila legs unusually high from the ground by drawing thfm tremblingly righ up, or e'se it is a difficult matter to get them to tift their leg* at all to go backwards. Horses affected in either way should not. be bred from; Nerved hores are becoming very common, though ab times it takes .experts all their tinae to detecb the (slightest "'indication of the unsoundness, especially if ths horse is in experienced hands, It must be admitted that nerved horses are generally found to be good workers, but that should be no reason why breeding from the'itn should be oontinued. Roarers, wind-suckers, and crib biters suffer from hereditary rnalconformation, and should not be usod for breeding, An unsoundness which might be prevented, although of an hereditary nature, is curb, which is a long enlargement at the back of the hock-joint, and produces lameness. If remedial measures are taken on the first appearance of curbs they can be prevented, but once they have developed, is is almost an impossibility afterwards to remove 1 them. Horses sometimes spring curbs t*s well as splints although naturally free. Accident or heavy work sometimes causes them to ap pear, and as soon as they do if horses are io work they should be rested ab once and en deavours made to check them. The hock is also the seat of another form of unsoundness whioh it undoubtedly hereditary and very common, that is curby-ho.k, which is c ften confounded with curb. There is a vast difference between curbs and ourby hooks The former I have described. The latter consists of sn enlargement below, and extending all round the joint, giving It tha appearance of a very large joint. Ii some horses ib is noticeable in one hock only. As far as experience goes ib does not seem to have the iffct of causing any trouble or lameness It is seldom ob jected to, a very large proportion of our light horses are subject to it, and 1 think UiuC for the present) at any rate it would nob do to condemn ourby-hooked horses, till we had sufficient sound ones to take their place, Then they could be gradually ex tinguished. Splint is another form of un soundness, but it seldom interferes with the action of a borse, unless the splints happen to be near the joint. They are more an eyesore than a detriment, and if taken in time - can be removed before they become callous. With age they usually disappear altogether, as they are seldom seen on old horses. Horses having splints I should nob ab present condemn for breed ing. But ring-boned, side.boned, thor oughpin, spavin, string-halt and nerved horses, together with roarer*, wind suokers, and crib-biters should not be allowed to breed under any circumsUncss. I have already trespassed bo much on your limited space that it becomes necessary for me to stop. In doing so I hope those who have followed me through the series of articles will have been led to see the importance of the colony taking up the horse breeding in an enthusiastic and intelligent manner. I hope thab the Government will take tbe matter up on tb.9 lines I have indicated in these article*, that the agricultural societies will pub more enthusiasm into their treat ment of this business, and assist and enoourageit in a more substantial manner than hitherto ; and I hope that breeders and ail those who admire ana take an interest in horse flesh will lend their aid in assisting to improve the standard of our beat aud noblest servant, the horse.

fHB ASHBUKTON : SATtmDIY, PB^TTSI_i3ER 1, 1900

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1900 WINTER 1900 A SEASONABLE HINT TO THE PUBLIC. TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for BLANKETS, TRY MITCHELL AND TURNEB for best value in FLANNELETTS TRY MITCHELL AND TURNEB for LADIES' JACKETS, each one a Novelty TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for all kinds and sizes of knitted UNDERWEAR TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for DRESS GOODS and DRESS MAKING TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for MEN S and BOY'S CLOTH ING of every description. GRAND NEW PREMISES IN BOBNETT STREET. I GOOD NEWS FROM THt FRONT. ftruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just lauded, per the s a " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, HRETTONES, Eto , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late o. Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notict. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s s " lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have Just opened up in splendid order, Cell and inspeot them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wl ere, Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, all sizes and prices Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children*! Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, ' AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS,* UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Aboadb. te Zealand losimoee Gomptß). HSTABLIS h¥_> o'~_. __ 18 6 9 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—£4OO,OOO. FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING C&OPS, THRI HING MACHINES, *o. f ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RaT E¥HA:NMEB 4QBNT Garden Tools Garden Tools OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Lawn Mowers Lawn Mowers i Cheaper Than Any Other House SPADES- FORKS, TROWELS, RAKES, HOES, SCYTHES- Fowl Netting Fowl Netting 10,000 YARDS JOST LANDED. COMJE EARLY AND SECURE YOUR REQUIREMENTS w. h. col Tins & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND C AL MERCHANTS AGENTS ROYAL INSURANCE CO. —~ SMOKE ONLY NEW _ <o) _VENUS PERFECT TOBACCO.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, APT? rpTJTO 13 OCT AxiJc. IJtIJCi _oli_ol piOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE I can bo mad 3 for any kind of Boil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Qw., SACKS Orders reeded by FRIEDLANDER BROH., limited., DAVID -THOMAS, OR ThlMSi N.__. JFARMEI3E» CO.i»PHiBATIVE A 80OCIATION OIF OAMTIfIRBUBY, -Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN I_EbAT AND DAIRY PIiGBtJCIB EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOU ~H Soor^ary. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE /*r& ': -- • < _■__■!___________________ \ V<* S H /£_S^^_ft_9l__2^______________H \ i —_} ~^ ** 1/ 'C_X^ , _H_^_K9^____^_______________V j~~^t^J /A /is £ _P________fl_H__________l___R___i^^\: V. / "I I'l ._fl___________________r.#"'>«•.' .x\l^t 1 r _B^______HP_s?^'' i / J________P__s'^^i,; \ i V %^ M_H_r ._J_i^^__Ps_H^__P^p_^^__^_l ■^S_s^_S!__lsSs!Ss3s_lS_3Ssssisßl HTHE only Up-to-date Boot Shop iv Aahburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the "ZEA.LANDIA BRAND." Every pair guaranteed* Remember our Price s the CHEAPEST, and our Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If you want good Value for very lifetl. Money, then be sure you go ro hat fpT T f\T> 'Q zealandiaboot store, (BANGRED BTREFT, ASHBURTDN|f W. SXRAIVGr-d;] Sole Paktoers and X, OOVJ3RD__JLE Profbie-mss. — - ;x; —-■ THOUSANDS Will be Interested to Know thaj Oar Monster Stock-taking 1 Sale IS =NOW ON — AT CHRISTCHURCH. AID this GREAT.SALE ie'ls our Custom, every [the ENTIRE BALANCE OF OUR WINTER STOCKS EVERYTHING HAS TO GO!-Because, you see, room has to be made—somehow— for SPRING AND SUMMER SHIPMENTS ALREADY BEGINNING TO ARRIVE. In order to effeot as complete » clearance as possible, we shall make SWEEPING REDUCTIONS in EVERY DEPARTMENT. Even plain Household Goodsj such as Calicos and Cottons generally (made and unmade) will be reduced; also the price of Suits and Single Garment!, both to order and ready-made, Furniture, Bedding, and everything we make and selh GOODS OF FASHION. The same remark applies to "GOODS OF FASHION," such as our Exquisite London and Parisian MODSL MILLINERY, our Stylish Winter Dreaßes and Dress Goods for Evening Wear, and our lovely Winter Jackets, Mantles, Capes and Macintoshes, all of which Must brSold for what they will Bring, as we never carry over such goods from season to season* Oulte possibly you may exolaim 9 on reading the above, «OJH, I AM SOSORKY!' But I live so far away from Ghristohuroh I can't get there to attend the Sale. (That doesu'e.matter In the least, sines you can do as HUNDREDS already do, ' ■* SHOP WITH XJS BY POST if you can't shop with us in person ! GET A CATALOGUE. The first thing to be done is to get a Sale Catalogue (they have been well circulated already, but if you haven't got one we will send you one Post Free on application) Having got your Catalogue read It carefully through (you will find it really interesting), make your selections, write down yonr requirements rs plainly as possible, enolose Stamps P. 0.0. or Postal Notes to v&l eof Goods, and—drop your letter in the Post Box, and WE WILL DO THE REST By return Train, Boat or Coach, as the case may be, your Parcel shall be forwarded— and we will take as much care to please you at though you walked up to one of our counters and made your purchase personally. If we are Sold Out of the precise line you want ws will send the Nearest Thing to it, and if you are not satisfied then, we will return you your money DON'T MISS THE CHANGE this Sale f resents to you to secure EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS, THE SALE WILL SOON BE OVER, AS IT POSITIVELY ENDS ON Au&ust 31, 1000 STRANGE"^&~eOMPANY, [ CHRISTCHURCH.



MOTHERS ! Haveyotfdeioateohildrasi who are always taking oold and sub* cob bo croup? If » 0 , try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will care where all othe medicines fail. Sold by looal chemists and growers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 246 TONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, whioh has ootne to stay in Ashburton is a oertain cure for conghs, colds, and all obest complaints. Sold by all looal chemists and grocers i- bottles, ls 6dand Zi 6d. "' *~ * HARDLEY BROS. Ashburton, supply windmill and stand for £12, Well sinking at moderate rat s. lli/fISS WBIMraQN, Teacher of Piano, . i-tX forte, Havalock Street, Saab Belt, I wishes to notify that she has a first olaae Quadrille Band available for Daoees, Wed ding parties, Concerts, aud Serials. For Terms &_etc., apply to D. Lema, Burnett Street, 7 17 OWING to & great Inorease la business, -_~L W _i h*l_ 'rr*?f ,d for •«*-«h» -* premises, and to avoid removing and tto.il a lot ef our Stock, will hold • Gea.ine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders eonsßMßelng operations. This is au opportunity rarely met with of ebtafas ing New and Seaaoaable Drapery and Cloth 'nc? at> Greatly Reduced Prises.—RosxM Atco~,y. [yOLASSES for Cattle and Pte [▼I Feeding by the Oaek or Hondred welght. Get our quotation before buying elsewhere. — Fijbtchik BaoflL, CmS Supply Stores. Industrial building sboiiri^ SHARES. for Tale, Unexpired Appropriatiou and tw Shares. :«?„ 7L rep*r bi? b * f°rt«»fl»«7 |«Tm«ts of l_s a_, extending over a number of years. without interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK TINWALD 7 FOR TaLE, 90 ACRES 90 A short distance below the the Tinwald Railway Station. originally part of Graham's Farm,- the property of Mr T Hickman If desired it can be divided into two i allotments, making 45 acres each . T. BULLOCK. G. JKSSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER * JEWELLER, TTAS REMOVED to temporary premises NEXT MESSRS J. SSALY & CO. East Street. G. MEDDINS "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER Opposite Arcade, Burnett Street, INVITES particular attention to his Stook of Goods especially suitable for the Spring Season, including GARDENING TOOLS, Of every descriptio. den Spades and Rakes Garden Hoes and Forks, Dutch Hoes, Ga rdeu Trowels, Hedge Shears, Weeding Forks, eto, etc. India Rubber Hose Pipe. TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS 1 In Carpenters' and Farmers* Tooli I have the best selection iv Ashburton County, at my well known prices, whioh are the lowest. BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY Of every, description, »t bedrookprioet, ncluding Locks of all kinds, Hingea, Screws, Brass Goods, REGISTER URATES, MANTELPIECES, eto. AGENT for the following Maken RANGES :-Shacklock _ Obion. Bitting* ham's Zkalandia, Scott's AtlM, drown Iron Work. oh_x_bw<sie, Storrier_ Chammox, FURNISHING AND HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY to suit everybody. BRUSHWARE, TINWARE, 4a. Dont' forget a penny saved is a penny gained. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOS TUB ONLY _,E_lA__* SKIM _OI_IK ' IN SEW WOBLB. "M"RS MILLER, of Duhtdin, the Prti fessional Laundress, says:—lt is the best I have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing • pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try II and save your strength, temper, audpatiwo* Ones tried, always used. Sold in Tins at SHEARMAN BROS' k JOHN ORB k 00. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEBL THAT EVER WAS" 1 * The Bambler." HAVING sold out of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I hay* use o ened up a fresh consignment ot thn LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, A ROADSTERS In all f>i_es and all fitted with the evey lasting G * J detachable Tyre. " THE RA.AftBJL-JB.il,* J_ AIND INSPEOI THE STOOK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES i D. THOMAS.