Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-10-17


the constitution and bylaws adopted, and
nl of those requirements fulfilled to
make il II legally organised body.
OUR STATE,
it is believed, possesses the climate, soil
and other character lavorably adapt
ed for the raising of good horses and i'm.
proving the breed and quality. rs spcci
fled in The charter The extent of our
green grazing hills. pastural mountains
and fertile valleys OF nutritious grasses
afford m abundant supply of food and
puic water. The hardy climate. pure
air and rich cereals loim fine bone. firm
muscles and good constitution. 1t is the
natural elements contained in our re.
sources, furnishing so many facilities Tor
proper brncdng, that has already given
our State reputation for many equine
celebrities.
The products that are congenial and
appropriate io oar State, whether animal
or vegetable. will constitute our leading
exports But to create demand We
mnSt produce supply. and 50 long rs
wc can produce Il better horse than other
States, at the same expense. IL will III
sure us a demand for our horses in other
markets Al the present time there are
many reasons To render breeding and
raising of horses subject oi vital impor-
tanco 10 Tho farmers and stock men in
this State. Al no time in its history have
good horses found such quick sale and
brought so high prices rs in The past few
years
Although the number raised has been
continually increasing and The price high.
or. yet the increase has not kept up with
the demand. The enormous prices that
have been offered aud paid for horses and
colts even in this State should set the peo-
pie 10 thinking on this subject We want
more thought. more study on the subject
OF breeding. Look over our Stale and
notice the men that give their attention
and their efforts to breeding fr,t-class
horses or cattle, OF lirst.class any thing
Compare them with those that plod along
in the old way. ignorant, never reading
or studying. making no effort for ad-
vanccmcnt. you will notice that the diff.
rcl cnce in them Is very visible. Strive Tor
information. awaken desire for compe.
tition. associate with those that are supc
rior in knowledge, and dlaw around them
all of those influences that have Il tenden
cy 10 elevate them in their calling
Let them supply themselves with the
necessary books and papers that give
them the requisite Information. Keep
posted Look over the records Of the
season and see what stock takes the pre-.
miumS, what young troiters, in public or
private. have made their mark in contests
lor speed The proper conclusions can
then be made and determined very readi-
IL. what blood. what crosses are most lie.
sirAhlc for speed and endurance.
Again-when such inducements ale OF
fcrcd To our breeders as at the present
timG--l think their attention should not
be wholly confined 10 one class Of horses.
This is a mistake. Too many are drawn
away from their real interest by their in.
clinaton to raise trottcrs alone, and pay
no attention to other desirable qualities
of the horse. There is no special objec-
ton for stock raiscrs to breed with the
purpose OF speed; with size. style and
finish, so perfect as 10 Gil all mems eyes
and touch their pockets SO magnilicently
that several thousand would not be con-
siiered too much 10 pay for the luxury.
Yet il the fancied animal docs not hap
pen 10 come up 10 The owners expecta-
tions in point OF speed, he is valuable for
some other purposes ii roadster perhaps,
or u stylish carriage horse, and pay tho
owner good profit Tor his expense and
trouble in raising him. 1t demands a
large share of time and patience to raise
first class stock. Therefore let us give
encouragement TO all OF those that have
the courage and money 10 undertake it.
With these signs aud assurances. if we
only will continue to improve our breed
of horses and produce a superior quality
OF stock. and give encouragement TO
those enterprisng and public spirited
men that have already produced our most
celebrated horses. we will increase tho
wealth of our State and make it the com.
mercial emporium of good horses. of road.
stcrs and fast trotters tor New England.
ASSOCIATIONS AND RACE.coURsEs.
In organizing the Presumpscot Park
Association it was the object and purpose
OF the movers of this enterprise to ele.
vate the social standard Of its meetings,
and remove many of those Objectionable
features as fur rs was in thoir power, that
usually exist in horse associations and
race courses. We are aware of the pref.
udices that exist among many on account
Of their immoral tendency, and that these
prejudices are not wholly without some
foundation, we admit But vice and i'm
morality do not necessarily attach them
selves to institutions Of this character
Their existence does not prove that it is
demoralizing. 1t only assures US that the
best and purest OF privileges may be
abused. We have no kind OF sport or