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89. The number of remounts purchased was 77 by the Remount Agent
84 for Native Cavalry and Imperial Service Troops and 39 for Police.
90. The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, North-Western
Provinces and Oudh, in his report states:—
The Native Cavalry remounts were, I considered, exceptionally good, several being fit
for British Cavalry. It seems a pity that the Remount Agent could not have arrived earlier
in the fair. If he had done so I think more horses might have been obtained for Government.
91. Bridles were presented to the undermentioned successful competi-
tors:—
Chota of Mahalwala.
Amir Khan of Cherawak.
Sudar Khan of Cherawak.
Bulandshahr
Horse Show.
92. This show was held from 10th to 16th March 1894, and from the
reports received was a great success.
93. The total numbers attending were 1,168 against 1,055 last year, al-
though the numbers brought by zemindars were slightly less, being 453 in 1893,
against 442 this year.
94. The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, North-Western
Provinces and Oudh, reports as follows:—
I am extremely gratified to be able to report the great success which attends the fair.
Not only did the total number show no falling off, but the classes for competition in the judg-
ing ring filled well and throughout were of a decidedly superior quality. Usually the judging
can be done in two days, but on this occasion, partly owing to the numbers competing being
large and partly to the general improvement in the stock, making it unusually difficult to
select the animals for judging, it took three days.
Twenty two head of stock were purchased by the Remount Agent; but I was told 15
more were approved, but the owners would not sell at the price offered. The Remount Depart-
ment, too, has already purchased largely this year and could afford to be very particular in
their selections, having nearly obtained their requirements for the season. . . .
The Bengal Cavalry and Imperial Service Troops sent a batch of particularly nice-look-
ing horses into the ring to compete in the remount class.
The classes of branded fillies, branded mares in foal, yearlings, and two-year old
fillies were the best; but all the classes competing for Government prizes were good and, what
was more rare, very level. Hitherto, although there were a number of good animals compet-
ing, yet in every class there existed a sort of tail-end of inferior horses. But this was con-
spicuous by its absence, showing how much the general quality of the stock has been raised
during the last few years.
95. The Collector, Mr. Porter, proposes next year to give prizes from
District Funds for mares in foal by provincial stallions. This is a step in the
right direction and will have to be adopted in all districts where provincial
stallions are located, but the question will then have to be considered as to what
restrictions are to be imposed. For the present it will, I think, be sufficient to
stipulate that all such mares as are not of the standard height, required for
service by Imperial stallions, can compete in this class.
96. Bridles were awarded to prize-winners as below:—
Chaina of Dhara.
Ram Sahai of Mohanpur.
Ram Dial of Ikhtiarpur.
Ant Ram of Alawa.
Ram Sahai of Guthaoli.
Etawah Horse
Show.
97. This show was held from the 4th to the 11th December 1893.
98. There was an increase in the total number of horses present of 108,
whilst 8 more competed for prizes than last year.