The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-03-16
SOME HANDSOME HORSES.
The Fast Steppers in Charge of Mr.. Harris
Honarchist and Stewart Weeks.

Probably the handsomest horse Of any
pedigree to be found between California and
| the far east is at the private stable at IA
South Sixth East street, in this city. A
visit vest rday to the mo1el stock farm
under the personal charge of the genial
ira ner, Tom Harris, was one full of pleas
re to lover of good horsefiesb. The young
chestnut stallion, Monarchist, was first
seen, and if ever there was perfect horse,
he is one. Tall, with high, arched neck, a
small, beautifully poised head, a slim body
and fine, tapering limbs, he is picture of
beauty, and none can resist the inclination
to return again and again to take another
look at him. If the old saying, "a thin
| true, Monarchist would fill the
requirement exactly, if faultless proportion
of parts with plenty Of bone and substance
| will do it. He possesses in full measure a
speedy conformation of bone and sinew
and his own brothers and sisters have made
SPLENDID RECORD
for themselves. Mcnarchist, however, has
| never been recorded for the reason that his
service is always in demand and be could
not be spared, but it is proposed, however,
to track him next season, at which time
wonders may be expected from him.
The second stallion, Stewart Wilkes,
while not possessing the physical beauty
and high spirit of Monarchist, is a grand
looking animal with the blood of
hundred kings of the turf
in him. A critical horseman who
believes in the fl nous strain of the
great sire of trotters, George Wilkes,
would unhesitatingly prefer him to Mon
archist Stewart Wilkes, though larger of
bone and substance, has made a record Of
his own and can easily trot in 2:30 or bet
ter. His forelegs, little bent by too heavy
weights by former owner, detract slightly
from his looks, though it does not impair his
value as breeder Of trotters, and his fine,
physi al conformation shows him to be
every nc1 trotter Of speed and endurance.
The Wilkes blood of race horses has been
singularly fortunate in pro lucing number
of
FAT sTEPPERs ON THB TURF.
and no other strain is so eagerly sought
after.
[ There are several valuable brood-mares
on tn farm, and some of which have made
a record for themselves on the Utah track.
Florence R., who won close race over
four other competitors last fall, beating the
formidable Tramp S., bids fair to lower her
record to 90 next season. Then there is
Maud F., lately sold for 81 100, by Mr.. Har-
ris. She always had the interest Of the pub
lie centered on her performances, for she
IS PURELY UTAH Bird
and raised. 1t Is confidently expected that
she will go in 225 next season, which will
be good news to her many admirers.
There is young colt frisking about the
place which was sired by Starbuck's l. ].
S. from which a great deal is expected.
There are other Well-bred mares at the
stable which can go in $50. With such
lot Of fine blooded sires and mares, this is
horseman's paradise, almost in the heart of
the city, and it well repays a visit The
trainer and his assistant take just pride in
showing the stock to visitors, and visit
to the equine beauty, Monarchist, is plea
sure which will be enjoyed even by those
who are no judges of horse flesh but can
appreciate the perfection Of nature in what |
ever order Of creation.
While aboutit, one particular horse should |
be mentioned. A large boned horse, with |
a shaggy coat and heavy limbs, was pointed |
out as wonder that could pull buggy in |
2:35. "What! that big horse that resembles |
Normandy cart horse more than race |
horsel' yes" was the reply with smile |
of amusement. "He is a phenomenal horse |
was bred out of Messenger mare, sire |
unknown, and was raised in Bear Lake, |
Idaho. Though not race horse, he can |
beat any fast roadster in Utah, notwitE- |
standing his size"
This certainly is wonder, and it would |
be an amusing "selr' to drive him on the |
boulevard on a summer evening, when !
owners of high-fyers are speeding their |
horses on the road.