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get them. Now that the salutries are promised by the District Board a reward of 8 annas
per horse that is castrated by them individually, it is to be hoped that more geldings may be
seen at the next horse fair.
191. Nine head of stock were purchased by the Remount Agent and one
was bought for Native Cavalry. One mule was obtained for Government and
37 were bought by dealers. The Remount Agent states with reference to this
show:—
The fair promises to be one of the best in the Punjab and competition appears keen.
The Mamdot Estate have a good collection of young stock, which will prove of great assist-
ance to the Remount Department. I understand that this Estate has 90 head of stock
already and about 90 more brood mares are expected to be brought on the strength of the
farm. The young stock being brought up on the liberty system, promise well.
Jhang Horse
Show.
192. This show was held on 19th and 20th March 1894 and cannot be said
to have been much better than the show held in 1893.
193. The Deputy Commissioner reports as follows:
The total number of animals attending the show was 869 as compared with 836 last
year, giving an increase of 33. The increase, though a small one, is indicative of the popularity
of the show year by year amongst the zemindars, as the number is rising each year in spite of
the decrease of prizes from the Imperial grant.
194. My predecessor, in his review of this show held last year, points out
that it has failed to develop as others have done, and that since Colonel Har-
court was Deputy Commissioner of the district it has been on the wane. He,
however, recommended the allotment of Rs. 250 for prizes from the Imperial
grant, as he considered that the present Deputy Commissioner is very anxious
to foster and encourage the horse and mule-breeding industries of this district.
195. Having attended this show myself some years ago, I am convinced
that the mares are second to none in the Punjab, but there appears to be great
apathy existing amongst the people. I would have recommended the abolition
of this show and the allotment of prizes from the Imperial grant to other
more deserving districts, had it not been for the following report received from
the Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, North Punjab, and for other
reasons which will be given hereafter.
196. The Superintendent, Civil Veterinary Department, North Punjab,
states:—
Taking into consideration that this district has not been travelled by an officer of my
Department for some years, I think it advisable that the show be held again next year with
the same amount of money given as prizes.
197. This officer will be directed to visit each tehsil during the coming
cold weather, and I trust that this will have the effect of removing the apathy
which now exists. Should this result be obtained, I shall be glad to recommend
an increase of money to be allotted as prizes, but if, on the contrary, the next
horse show proves no better than its immediate predecessors, I shall feel con-
strained to recommend its abolition.
198. The other healthy signs connected with this show, alluded to above,
are—
(a) that more "branded mares served by Government stallions," more
"mares with foal at foot," and more "branded fillies" were
exhibited;
(b) that the total exhibits rose from 118 last year to 163 on this
occasion;
(c) that the branded mares are reported to be of excellent quality;
(d) that 47 mares were presented at the show for branding, of which
24 were branded;
(e) that 4 remounts were purchased this year, whilst none were obtain-
able last year.