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Jhang Horse
Show.
103. This show came off on the 26th and 27th February 1892.
104. Six hundred and forty-two horses are reported to have been present against 617 last
year, showing a small increase, and 107 entries for the prizes against 101 in 1891. It is
pleasing to notice this increase, as the show lately has been deteriorating.
105. The Assistant Superintendent, Horse-Breeding Department, Punjab, reports most
favourably on the stamp of brood mares and stock in this show. But it would seem the class of
Government stallions furnished is objected to. The Deputy Commissioner suggests that Arabs
and light thorough-breds should be sent in lieu of those at present supplied, as the people are
fond of light horses. Under these circumstances, it would be advisable perhaps if the District
Board purchased a certain number of Arab stallions to meet the wishes of the people, and thus
allow of a decrease in the number of Government horses, who could be sent to districts where
they would be better appreciated.
106. The following remarks are made on the various classes:—
Branded mares
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Do. with foal at foot
Do. fillies
2-year old fillies
Mules
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Yearling colts and fillies
Yearling and 2-year old geldings
Fillies, 3-years old ...
Pony mares for mule-breeding
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Good
Very good.
Poor.
Fair.
Indifferent.
107. No Remount Agent attended the show. The Assistant Superintendent, Horse-
Breeding Department, Punjab, reports young stock present fit for remount purposes. No
purchases were made for the Bengal Cavalry.
108. No mules were purchased for Government.
109. Only Rs. 350 were granted from Imperial Funds. The Inspector-General, Civil
Veterinary Department, in last year's report recommended that the balance Rs. 150
to make the total up to Rs. 500 should be obtained from local sources. From the
Assistant Superintendent, Horse Breeding Department, Punjab's report it would seem that
this was not done. But a sum of Rs. 91 was allotted in prizes to prevent zemindars being
disappointed in certain classes. The slight increase in the numbers attending and entering
for prizes does not warrant an increase of the sum granted this year. It would, however,
perhaps be judicious to again call on the district authorities to make up the total to Rs. 500
if they consider that the show has still a chance of success. Two bridles were given to de-
serving breeders.
Karnal Horse
Show.
110. This show commenced on the 25th and terminated on the 29th March 1892.
111. There is a discrepancy between the numbers shown in the Deputy Commissioner's
report and those in the Assistant Superintendent, Horse-Breeding Department, North-Western
Provinces and Rajputana,—the former giving 602 as last and 932 as this year's attendance;
the latter reporting 512 as last and 926 as this year's. The numbers competing, too, are not the
same in both reports, but this is doubtless owing to the fact that the Deputy Commissioner
includes animals competing for district prizes, while the Assistant Superintendent, Horse
Breeding Department, North-Western Provinces and Rajputana, only computes those which
entered for the Government awards. I therefore take the latter, 182 against 165 last year,
as the correct number. These show an increase which has steadily been kept up since the
show originated.
112. The Deputy Commissioner is of opinion that many more animals would have
attended had it not been for the unusual heat of the weather.
113. The Assistant Superintendent, Horse-Breeding Department, North-Western Provinces
and Rajputana, states in his report: "This comparatively young show is progressing
rapidly, and bids fair to take its place amongst the important horse fairs of the Punjab."