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The Commissioner (G. Smyth, Esq.), states that he is again glad to note that the fair
has been a success; also that the Government contribution has, as recommended by
Colonel Hutchinson last year, been raised to Rs. 1,000, and that Rai. Maya Das has endea-
voured to maintain the popularity of the fair on the side of the Nawab of Mamdote.
Mr. Drage adds : " I would like to remark that the great success of the show was
chiefly due to Rai Maya Das, Extra Assistant Commissioner, who takes the greatest
possible interest in everything connected with horse-breeding. The brood mares were
remarkably fine animals, and it will be seen from the statement attached that a great num-
ber competed."
I was present at the show, and I can fully endorse all that has been recorded with
regard to the success of the gathering, and the zealous manner in which Rai Maya Das
used his best endeavours in managing the show arrangements, and in furthering horse-
breeding interests in the district.
The remounts purchased were of good stamp. Mr. Dames remarks: "Although
there were very few purchases for military purposes, yet private dealers came to the
show, and the amount that changed hands in buying and selling animals at the fair was
no less than Rs. 1,00,643 against 78,842 of last year."
In addition to Rs. 1,000 awarded in Imperial prizes, the Nawab's contributions of
Rs. 400 for horses and Rs. 200 for cattle were likewise awarded by the same Committee
that were judges of the Government horse show, and who were assisted by Native
members in selecting prize winners in the cattle.
The usual horse and other races were held to popularize the fair, as was the custom
during the time of the late Nawab, who always took keen interest in such matters, and
prizes were awarded out of the Mamdote contribution.
The sheds erected on the show ground last year were again made available for shelter
for the animals, and the estate sold fodder to the horse-breeders and others who brought
animals to the show at a considerably cheaper rate than was current in the bazar. Thus
every proper effort was made to popularise the show.
Jhang Horse
Show.
This show was held on the 22nd and 23rd February 1893. The following remarks
by the Deputy Commissioner (Kazi Mohamed Aslam Khan, C.M.G.) are extracted
verbatim from his very full report on the show: " The number of animals that
attended this show was 836 as compared with 642 in the preceding year, an increase
of 149 animals. This increase may rightly be attributed to the fact that the zemindars of
the Jhang District have now realized the benefits of the horse-breeding operations, and are
beginning to take greater interest than on previous occasions. Besides, the zemindars were
induced to bring in more animals on the promise of liberal prizes, which, to some extent, I
managed to have from the District Funds. The zemindars in this district, though, have
great love to improve their stock of horses, yet abstain from attending the shows, and, if
given hopes of prizes, will come readily.
" The number in class I A, branded mares, served by Government stallions within
12 months of show, has considerably increased, viz., from 19 in the last year to 43 in the
year under report. This remarkable increase is due to the larger number of mares
branded at the last horse show, which were served by both Government and District
Board stallions.
" The number in class I B, branded mares with foal at foot, fell from 3 in the last
year to one in the year under review, and this may be attributed to the fact that the zemin-
dars had not their mares served by heavy horses before, and now that an Arab horse has
been received many mares have been covered, and the exhibit under this class next year
may be anticipated more.
" The number in class II, branded fillies not in foal, has increased from 5 in last year
to 9 in the year under report, and also in class VII, geldings two years old, from 4 to 7
and is satisfactory.
" The number in class V has decreased from 14 yearling colts and 7 yearling fillies in
the previous year to 7 and 2 respectively in the year under report.
" There is a great falling off in the number of donkey stallions from 8 to 3 and donkey
mares from 6 to 2 as compared with the year under report, and no proper reason for
this decrease is forthcoming. The fluctuation is ordinary.
" The other classes do not show any important variations.
" Generally speaking, the stock presented was as good as reported last year, especially
the mares in class I. The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, will report in
detail as to the quality of the stock exhibited in each class.
" With reference to Rule 13 of the rules for the guidance of Judging Committee of
district horse shows, the Committee exercised discretion in making certain alterations in