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I find different points on which professional advice is needed; and whilst the
States so cordially assist us, I feel it my duty to help them in every way pos-
sible. One of my main objects is always to reduce expenditure as far as I can,
as I feel that in doing so I am enabled, when necessity arises, to advocate
expenditure in the supply of an extra horse or donkey stallion.
609. I would draw special attention to the resumé which will be found at
the end of this section (page 124, para. 684) giving the number of mares
covered by horse and donkey stallions in those States, acting under the advice
of this Department, and would point out that, as all the horse-breeding mares
were covered by selected horses, the increase to the horse-supply of the country
from this source must be great.
610. Following the system adopted in former years, the review of each
State is given in the order in which I visited them.
Jeypore.
611. In last year's Administration Report I noted that this State had
purchased four good Arab stallions with the object of commencing horse-
breeding operations; owing to the fact that stables had to be built, these horses
were retained in the Babugarh Depôt until October, when they were sent to
Jeypore. I was able to inspect the stables built at Head Quarters, which is the
pattern adopted for the three outlying stands; they are admirably designed,
and, with one or two trifling alterations which I was able to suggest, will meet
all requirements.
612. I have laid down the lines on which these stallions should be utilized,
and the Secretary of the Council has intimated, through the Resident, that all
Nazims concerned have been ordered to circulate notices informing the people
that the services of the stallions are to be obtained gratis. This is of course a
new procedure, and it may take time to develop. I shall anxiously await the
results which will be known next year, and I trust then to be able to report
that their services have been fully utilized.
613. Two Veterinary Assistants belonging to the State passed the final
examination at the Ajmere School last year; their employment to the best
advantage had therefore to be considered. I was able to lay down for the con-
sideration of the Council certain rules, and I suggested that they should be
employed in those Circles where horse-breeding had commenced. One of these
men was sent to Babugarh to be practically trained in the management of
mares at the time of covering and of foaling, and also in the management of
young stock. The Council on this point state :—
"The two Veterinary Assistants have been furnished with an Urdu translation of the letter under reference,
and that of the prescribed forms, viz., Monthly Register of mares covered, and monthly diary, with instructions
to act accordingly."
614. At my suggestion, copies of the diaries of the Veterinary Assistants are
to be sent to the Principal of the Veterinary School, Ajmere, in order to enable
that officer to offer professional advice when necessary. The Council has,
through the Resident, notified its approval of this suggestion, and I hope
gradually to see this system adopted in all the States of Rajputana where Vete-
rinary Assistants are employed, for not only will it keep them up to their work,
but it will greatly enlarge the sphere of usefulness of the Principal of the
Ajmere School, who should really be the professional adviser of all the States.
615. In my last Report I stated that there remained to be considered the
supply of stallions by the Thakurs of Khetri and Sikar, and of the supply of
another stallion for the Tarawatti country. I deemed it advisable not to urge
their supply during the year under review, preferring to await the results
obtained by the four stallions already posted.
616. I have already alluded to the Horse Fair held at Jeypore in October
last, but would again point out that it provided 13 Native Cavalry Remounts,
and a large number of excellent Transport ponies.
617. Since writing the above, the Resident informs me that the four stallions
have covered 25 mares; in Jeypore and Sambhar, they have covered 10 each,
but those at Hindaun and Malpura have not been much patronized as yet. It
must, however, be remembered that the stallions did not commence work till
November, and further, that the procedure is new; it is only natural to expect