New-York daily tribune., 1857-10-03
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TIE SPRINGFIELD HORSE-SHO|H

Corrs,ra dencs Of TIE ~ Y. Trbsre.
THURSDAY MoRSIsG, Oct. ], 1857.
The first day Of the great horse-show passed of
p,eaeanty TO the FIVE or six thousand visitors that
tered the park during the day. 1t was clear, cool
morning but soon was overcast with Clouds that gave
p chlliness to the air which made Winter Ovefcoas
and shaws comfortable and probably lessened the re-
CENTS, which were not far from 81 200. ! counted
the horses in the grand cavslcade this morning. and
found two hundred, which is much less than was
hoped for, and less than it would have been if the
disiointed state Of things in the cities had not
Kept a great many Of the principal horse o Eners
at home. For instance, David Leavitt, lover OF
fine stock he is cannot attend this show; he ia too
busy looking after bank stock in Wall street. Others
are locking after notes III bank. and others watching
their neghbOrs TO who next. Therei no doubt
that money matters have lessened the number OF
horses exhibited fully fifty per cent, and the cold
shoulder given to the betting characters ana theI iast
trotters have kept out many more horses, but u has
not kept ont all tie fast ones many OF which will ex-
hbit their speed for the love Of the thing ana this
they can do al the tine the business horses are
exhibited and e. amined there is q double track,
ore of half mile within Of mile in length. The
arrangement s an e1ceentOne; both tracks running
close together between the judges stand and the a.
phiiheater of seats for visitors.
Der than occupied them yesterday though at one time,
while the sun wes shining brightly in the forenocn the
gay coors Of the ladies dresses made very pretty
picture but the weather too cool through the day
10 endure continued occupation Of seats, in view Of
sixty acres Of smooth turf tempting one to enjoy
brsk walk over it. The people are entertained by
music from the Salem band, which has the reputation
of being one of the best in the country and there is
apparant general disposition to enjoy the occasion as
holiday, in RATIONAL sensible manner, such as farm
els are altogether to renss in. They do not give ho
days enough to themselves, aud to their wives and
children, where oil can have social gathering upon
the same ground.
This is one of those good occasions and is pleas
ant to zee that than thee forhs OF the people
present were from the country round about this lovely
town. ,
Although the number Of horses is not large the va
ious breeds we'll represented, and the proportion
of good horses to the whole number has never been
exceeded at any show. There may not be ~ msny
"fancy homes as at other places where prizes
of thousand dollars esch are offered for speed, but
there are family farm road and ork horses ana
breeding mares, among which are several OF great val
ne such a. Highland Maid said to have been lately
sold with her colt for fabulous price, to d. s Leav-
lit Of Brookeide Farm Berkshire County. This mare
and colt attract much attention, and so do Sontag
and her colt by Ethan Allen. This marc shows very
plainly her Messef ger blood and valuable qusties ana
her colt is fine one, and valued at high hgure She
is now owned by S. r. Brown Of Flushing, who says
he WAS offered 81 600 for the colt as soon as 1t was
fosed II is no matter for what quality such colts are
valued but il 10 matter of moment 10 farmers that
thew she ud learn at these exhibitions that is more
nroftabe 70 breed such coils than Is scrubby ones
Of the "woolly horse variety. The value of
Horse Show consists in the lessons il may teach far
mers generally. Professional horse breeders have al
ready learned these lessons.
Toe mare PocahOntas, owned by X. S. Denny OF
Capyile MATS. and now in iJal oy Ethan Allen, If
another celebrated animal that attracts au IN aiten-
top as the fastest PAGER in the country.
A borsc of the Messenger breed, owned by a Mr.
Brown Of New York, is commented on as one oi me
nest specimens Of servceabls horses or the ground
He is called Msjor Rogers.
horse called Young Columbus, now I've years old,
owned BY one Of the Smith, family at Orve, VT, is
an honor 10 an honored name.
The horse Lone Star is 80 well known a. ore OF the
OF the fancy stock, that he needs descrp
lion 20 attendants upon horse shows He is model
such as farmers should study for perfection of form in
handsome horse His small size is the only objection
He is now owned in Suffied, CT.
The OLD Morren horse is Just much admired as
ever by the greatly extended family Of admirers
OF the Vermont stock. The Morgan and Black Hawk
breed Of horses il undoubtedly at this time the most
popular of any breed in the United States.
Mr.. Lindsey, author Of a very readable book, Civ
ing a history Of this breed, and publisher OF the
Stock journal a: Mildlebury, VI, is here with
Black Hawk stallion that is much admired
your Kemble Jockson colt, owned by tie Lea
Wits Of Brooksde farm, is well worth fhe attention
farmers who have disposition to improve their stock
The Dalton and Taylor horses that made the grea
race Of ole hundred miles last Summer from Albany
are here and attract much attention on account o
their noorieiy, ard irom the very handsome msnne
they perform around the course Thst horses Cf such
bottom can be bred here as well a. 10 Caliocnis,
should be better known, and their value better ap2re
cisted.
One of the irest eldings exhibited, in my opinion
j. owned by Mr. Granger Of this cJunty. He ap
pears to be pure Messenger.
Ben. Whitlock, one of the greatest fancy horse men
of New-York City, 10 here with eight horses one pair
OF which IA black and bay are rePuted fsft trottes;
but should prefer the pair Of blacks driven by himself
The history Of this mans operations in the horse bus
pess truly written, would make a very Instructive
book. believe he has only thirty horses on
hand at his place in Westchester County, ard fuf-
ther believe tbs; he would not give the whole lot for
money enough to make up his loses 10 acquiriu, hs
present stock Of experience.
The OLD team of Lewis B. Brown, one OF which
il g years old and another 2j and totally blind,
ELECTED most enthusiastic applause upon showos their
speed and erdu 'ance upon long drive around the
coure Mr.. Brown i Teaching valuable lesson to
sIntr is, snd we hope they will prot by. aud
member that hc-se reed not be discarded for oil
while be has ten yess good service in him.
Al 10 O'Clock TO dsy tie prcsPec. IS very promisn
g. c,od WEI, ther s1G Increased ai.eLJ sacs. "a
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