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90. The Assistant Superintendent, Horse-Breeding Department, Punjab, notes that no
stock were purchased for Government. The subordinate establishment of the Remount Agent
were present, but he himself did not attend. Eligible stock are represented as having been
present. Twenty-two remounts were purchased for the Native Cavalry. Highest price
Rs. 325, lowest Rs. 66, and average Rs. 223.
91. No mules are shown as purchased for Government, though the class is reported very
good. Possibly they were under age.
92. The whole of the Imperial grant (Rs. 1,300) was spent in awards. Four bridles were
also presented to owners of stock winning prizes. It may be noted that the Imperial grant
does not appear to have been supplemented by any contribution from local sources.
Hansi Horse
Show.
93. This district has been for years past backward in horse and mule breeding. The
zemindars appear to object to having their mares branded, partly because they say they find a
difficulty in selling branded mares, and partly because they are under the impression that
branded mares being selected as the best in the district, Government will seize them should
they require horses.
94. With a view to dissipate these prejudices, it is proposed by the Deputy Commissioner,
Captain Parsons, to institute a fair at Hansi. He rightly considers that an appeal to their
love of money by the distribution of pecuniary rewards for good mares and stock will do
more to overcome their objections than any other argument. Should stock be purchased at the
show for Government and the Native Cavalry, a still stronger inducement will be offered.
95. Under these circumstances it has been considered judicious to recommend a grant of
Rs. 300 for prizes to be awarded at this show in October next.
Jallalabad
Horse Show.
96. This show was held from the 14-th to the 16th January 1892.
97. It is gratifying to. note that 3,747 animals attended this year against 890, 191 com-
peting for prizes against 129 in 1891.
98. It would appear that objections are made to holding this show at Jallalabad on account
of the distance from the nearest railway station, some 12 miles, and the badness of the road.
In every other respect the locality seems admirably adapted for the purpose. It is under con-
sideration to build a tramway, or at least a metalled road, to connect Jallalabad with the rail-
way, when this objection will no longer exist.
99. Owing to indisposition, the Assistant Superintendent was unable to attend the show.
The following remarks are therefore taken from the reports of the Secretary to the Judging
Committee and Veterinary-Lieutenant Blenkinsop, Consulting Veterinary Surgeon to the
Punjab Government:—
Branded mares
...
Do. with foal at foot
Do. fillies
Fillies, 3 years old
Do. 2 years old
...
...
...
British service remounts
Yearling colts
Do.
fillies
Geldings, 2 years
Do.
1 year
Mules
...
...
...
...
...
Pony mares for mule-breeding
Donkey mares
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
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...
...
...
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...
...
...
...
...
...
Good.
Very fair; wanting in condition.
Good.
Indifferent.
Good.
No opinion given.
Fair.
Fair.
Indifferent.
Fair.
Good.
Indifferent.
Fair.
100. Three head of young stock were purchased for Government. Purchasing officers
attended for the Native Cavalry, but obtained nothing. Mr. Blenkinsop remarks that the fair
consisted chiefly of mares, young stock, and Kabuli ponies; hence probably the failure of the
Native Cavalry officers to get what they wanted. Highest price Rs. 250, lowest Rs. 140,
and average Rs. 202-8-0.
101. One mule was purchased for Government and 34 by private buyers. Highest price
Rs. 145, lowest Rs. 14, and average Rs. 72.
102. Rs. 900 from Imperial Funds were supplemented by Rs. 600 from local sources,
making a total of Rs. 1,500, of which Rs. 1,460 were expended in prizes. Three bridles were
presented to successful competitors.