Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-28
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AUSTRIA'S HORSE SHOW.


has attracted great attention ever since it
was opened to the public, stands at the
east end and beyond the inclosure of the
exposition. They are built in the form of
a horseshoe, and the stalls run in four
lines, two on each side, with broad aisle
between them. The animals stand so that
the public can have full side view, and
there is but one drawback TO the pleasure
one has in admiring their fine and noble
proportions-owing to the extreme cold OF
the past few days, it has been found neces-
sary to cover the horses with blankets.
Another Inconvenience is that the stalls are
small, and there are very few grooms to
give information about the animals. Upon
the stalls of several of the horses, especial
ly those from the Prussian stud Trakehnen,
the complete pedigree is given, while
others have tablets giving merely the
name of the horse, of the owner, the stud.
or the country from which the animal
came. The building is lofty, very well
lighted, and equally well aired. and every
possible precaution has been taken against
fire. Before the stables wide plain, with
temporary race-course, stretches out to-
ward the inclosure, of the exposition, and
here the animals are exercised and shown
to thelpublc every afternoon between 8 and
stationed near the spot attracts large
assembly of persons. the scene daily pres
entcd being among the most agreeable
and most animated which have been seen
here since the opening of the exhibition.
| 1t is only natural that the Austro-Hun-
garian Monarchy, the richest country in
horses in all Europe, should furnish the
largest contingent for this show. First in
importance among those exhibited are the
| animals from the Imperial steed of Lippi-
"a, in Hungary, represented by more than
twenty horses, chiefly stations, of light
and graceful figures, great intelligence.
mostly OF white or gray color, and excel
lent for riding purposes. Next comes the
Imperial stud of Kladrup, in Bohemia,
with its strong, solid, heavy looking ami
mails, chiefly used as carriage or wagon
horses. Unlike the Lappiza horses. those
from the kladrup stud are nearly all of
dark brown color, or entirely black. Four
mules are also exhibited which were
raised at this stud farm, all very tall and
remarkably fine animals of their kind
The Minister OF Agriculture exhibits a
number of strong, but elegant, riding hor-
ses from the stud farm at Radeutz, Bohe-
mia, which is the property of the State.
The Vienna Omnibus Company exhibits
about twenty horses belonging to the asso-
citation, all of the animals having been in
| constant use for one year They are all
strong, sinewy. powerful horses, and
glance at them suffices to show that they
have been well cared for and not over
worked.
Besides the Austrian horses, only few
which have here been mentioned, there
are some very fine animals from Hungary,
Denmark, Russia, and France. The finest
horses sent in by private exhibitors are
probably those coming from the stud of
Prince Lichtenstein, three stations and
two mares, and, in point of grace and ele-
gance, nothing can surpass these fine
steeds. They are, at the same time,
strong and fiery, the stations especially
being full of life and spirit Their skins
shine like polished metal, and, with their
magnificent eyes, these aristocratic animals
look down upon You proudly, as il fully
conscious of their beauty and their
strength. If these animals do not have the
pride OF birth they appear to have it. and
human thol oughbreds could hardly sur
pass the noble dignity of their bearing and
demeanor. Among the other members
of the high equine aristocracy may be
mentioned five most beautiful animals sent
here by Prince FuisteDburg, and the three
belonging to Count Leopold Thun, the
leading horse dealer in Austria, Jean
Schawel, who exhibits nineteen animals of
various sorts, chiefly riding horses. and
nearly all of pure breed. aa5
The King OF Italy purchased two car
riage horses, both of same height and color
ii yellow dun with black feet, black name
and tail. Herr Won Son exhibits some fine
half-bloods OF English stock for ladies'
riding-horses. and they are as graceful
and docile animals as one would wish to
see. Among the Hungarian horses, one
mare was pointed out to me who is now
"a years of age, and who has produced no
less than twenty foals. Despite this ca
reer Of usefulness in her sphere. this mare
looks uncommonly well and strong, and
shows few signs of being the mother OF so
many generations of distinguished sons
and daughters. An old, matronly looking
mare Of 40, from the same country, is also
exhibited and she stands here as the dow
ager of very eminent race. The horses
exhibited here from the Austro-Hungari-
an studs are all fine animals, and show
what attention is now paid to stock breed
ing in the kingdom.
The most celebrated stud In Prussia is
that OF Trakehnen, which is now repre-.
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This stud has attracted universal atten-
ton because it is the largest and finest in
. North Germany, and particularly because
il furnishes Il considerable number of cav
airy horses every year for use in the Prus-
sian army. The Russian horses are nearly
all small, but glance shows them to be
active, wry, and very fine looking ami
mails. They are hardy and eat almost any
thing. The three-horse team sent here by
the Grand Duke Nikolai- i-Nikolayewitsch
which are harnessed abreast after the Rus
sian fashion, are equally remarkable Tor
their beauty and for their extraordinary
speed. Among the French horses exhibi-
ted, those of NJ De Ia Vile must be given
the first rank. Near by the horses in this
lot is II glass case filed with medals and
prizes which this stud has taken at other
times and places. The high character Of
this show, and the extraordinary quality
OF the animals, leaves no room for doubt
that the highest of the Vienna prizes will
soon be added to the collection. Beauti-
ful Arabian horses are also exhibited by