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(2) " That prizes be awarded from Imperial funds for mules and horses. This could be
done by reducing or discontinuing the amounts allowed for prizes at Batesar and
Etawah, which are dealers fairs.
(3) " That the Superintendent, Remount Department, be allowed to purchase mules at this
fair for the Babugarh Depôt. This year there were certainly very few up to the age
and size required, but I am of opinion that if the zemindars knew they would get
good prices by keeping their mules another year, they would do so, instead of selling
them to the Punjab dealers at a smaller price.
No. 1 has been referred to the local authorities.
No. 2 will be borne in mind when allotting the grant for prizes, and will
be given effect to as far as possible.
No. 3 has been referred to the Director, Army Remount Department, who,
I feel certain, will be only too glad to obtain mules at this show,
owing to its proximity to the Hapur Rearing Depôt.
Meerut (Nau-
chandi) Horse
Show.
83. The Nauchandi Horse Show was held at Meerut from 18th to 24th
March 1895, and was one of the most successful ever held in that district.
84. The number of horse stock that attended was 1,753 against 1,689 last
year and 1,405 the previous year, showing an increase of 64 on last year and 348
on the previous year. The fact that the stock increases yearly at any particular
show proves its popularity. A most healthy sign at this show was that the
breeders stock amounted to 1,172.
85. The Remount Officer purchased 14 for British Cavalry and could have
got 40 or 50 more, had he required them.
Eighty-three remounts were purchased for Native Cavalry, Native
States, and Police; but on this point no information is forthcoming as the Re-
mount Officers who attended this show failed to send in the Remount Rolls.
In connection with this, the Collector states :—
"I regret to report that not one of the officers, who attended the fair to purchase remounts,
except Captain Westlake of the Babugarh Depot, made any report of their purchases to the Secre-
tary of the fair.
" The orders of the Government of India should be re-issued in the Military Department, and
the Local Government might address the Inspector-General of Police on the subject.
" I would suggest that all such officers should report their arrival at the fair to the Collector of
the district, who should issue the forms. On finishing their purchases, the forms should be re-
turned, filled in, to the Collector.
" In any case, the existing orders should be re-issued, as it is, I believe, the desire of the Gov-
ernment of India to have accurate information on the subject."
This question has been referred to the Government of India, and it is to
be hoped that an improvement will be noticeable next year.
86. The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, in his report on the
show, states:—
"All the classes filled well, about 100 more than last year competed for prizes. The classes
particularly noticeable were those for branded mares and fillies, yearling colts and fillies, and
geldings.
" The branded fillies were undoubtedly the best class in the show, a large number of them
being the produce of T. B. E. sires. The first prize was awarded to a handsome filly by the
'Duke of Normandy.'
" In the Gelding class, over 100 competed and some of them were very promising."
87. The Inspector-General, Civil Veterinary Department, having attended
this show, is pleased to have this opportunity of remarking on the excellent
mares and young stock exhibited. He was pleased to find that encouragement
was offered to the owners of the smaller class of mares that had been covered
by District Board stallions as well as to their progeny, by the award of prizes
from District funds. Five silver medals were presented by the District to the
breeders of the best horses at the show.
He was much struck with the interest shown by the District Officers, and
has specially asked the Local Government to convey his best thanks to Mr.
Wyer for the increased development of horse breeding in the district.
88. Since writing the above review, Remount Rolls have been submitted to
this office; from them it would appear that 14 head of young stock were
bought by the Remount Agent, 61 remounts for Native Cavalry and Imperial