The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-03-31
FoK ruE REroTER.
Sunnyslde Stock Farm.

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Skowhcgan, who are Interested III
the breeding of that noble animal
the horse, at the very polite invita-
ton of G. II. Nelson made their
annual visit to Sunny side Stock
Farm, situated one and one-half
mile from X. X. Station Watervllle.
At the Depot, we were received and
escorted to the well regulated Elm
wood. After fairing sumptonsly at
the modern Hotel with its well lad
en- board, our party were taken III
by the genial proprietor OF Sunny
side and his efficient Superintcn-
dent A. McFarlin, and driven to the
home of the famous Nelson. Our
ride was most eXhilerating, made so
by the spirited manner in which
Pluto and a son of Onward hauled
us down College st. at times Gid
ing along at "A $50 clip, yet so per
feet in disposition that Il mere child
could have held the reins. Arriving
at the farm, our first attention was
called to Nelson the head of the
Stud. This colt made famous by
his wonderful performance at the
Maine State Fair last fall, making
the fastest record ever made on Il
half mile track by any three year
old e. 26YD, was by the noted Young
Rolfe 2.2lt; He by Tom Rolfe 2.334.
Tom Rolfe was out of Old Pocah-
outas (2.174; Old Gretchin the dam
of Nelson was also the dam Of Susie
Owen (2.26); Gretchin's sire Old
Gideon was by Reysdix's Hamilton
ian. This colt is in fine form and
condition, and looks the perfect
horse all over. Next in order is
Dictator Chief, this superb colt is
wintering nicely, his perfect form,
slashing gait and make up, give
him great propelling power, and |
predict for him a brilliant future,
His stud duties will be limited this
season as he is to be worked for de-
velopement. No doubt he will be
heard from about the time of the
Maine State Fair of 1856. Barring
sickness and accidents, he will be
recorded very near the charmed
circle wherever he is started for a
fast mile.
Our attention was next called to
to the beautiful and svmetrical Col.
West. No horse at Sunny-side,
farm, taking all points into consid-
Grafton, can compare with the beau
ty of form, erect head, squire even
gait and rounded conformation OF
this colt. Col. West is jet black
full flowing main and tail, one
white ankle behind, stand 153 hands
high, and weighs 1850. Standard,
Registered and Numbered 42OS;
His sire Egbert was by old Rysdik's.
HamiltOnian the dam of Col. West
was by that noted horse Mambrino
Patcher who is the sire of eleven
go performers and is the sire OF
the dams of eleven $50 trotters.
The produce of Mambrino stand pre-
eminent as brood mares producing
such toals as Alcantara 2.23; AL
cyone 2.27 Cleora 2.lS3; Elvira
2.1SY; Guy Wilkes 2.1SY. and many
others below 2.30, so it will be seen
that Col. West not only comes from
the very best blood on sire's side,
but his grandsire being Rysdlk's,
Hamiltonian and his grand
sire Old Abdallab, his dam being
by Mambrino Patcher, by Mambri
no Chief, by Mambrino Paymaster,
by son of imported Messenger.
His exceeding gentleness of dis
position, his graceful carriage, all
combine to make him one of the
most remarkable members of that
distinguished family. Owing. to a
severe storm during the latter part
of the day, Col. West was the only
horse shown TO harness, the ease of
motion and holiness of action
shown, Ono doubt in the mind of
your correspondent will place him
foremost among the winners where
ever given an opportunity.
Next we were shown the wean-
lings, prominent among which, was
Edna, by Dlcator-C Chief, dam gretch-
er, the dam of Nelson. This is a
wonderful colt, and would suit the
most fastideous.
Next to attract our attention was
the black colt Westland, by Col,
West, dam Knox Girl, by Gen.
Knox, second dam Gretchen Gideon.
1t is truly wonderful to see how
completely Col. West transmits to
his colts his full square speedy
gait, and his finely moulded contor
nation.
Our time being limited cannot
further particularize, but will not
close without speaking of the fine
of the Brood mares, as
well as the remainder of the stock,
which in measure is due to the
care of the efficient Superintendent
of Sunny.side Farm. After max
ing arrangements for services of
several mares, we babe adieu to
our hospitable friend feeling that
the day had been well spent. And
that we had been amply paid for
our time and trouble.
Skowhegan, March 9th, 1886.