New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-27
AN OUTDOOR HORSE SHOW
PLANS FOR A GREAT EXHIBITION.
WHAT NETWORK PEOPLE WILL HAVE A CHANCE
TO SEE AT THE MANHATTAN ATH-
LETIC CLUB GROUNDS.


TO SEE AT THE MANHATTAN ATH-
LLTIO CLUB GROUNDS.
Nearly all the arrangements have been made for ths
ppou air horse show which is to be held at the MAN
haitian Athletic grounds, at One-hundlcd-ahuhlV-
fifth st. and Eighth ave, in the week beginning MAY
g. and from the present outlook it promises to be as
successful any of the indoor shows that have taken
place at Madison Square Garden The open-ar SHOW
is to be gwen under the auspices of the United states
Horse and Cattle Show society," and although u Is tiie
first affair Of the kind TO take place in this country
there are some experienced managers at the
head Of the enterprise, and 1t std
that II will surpass some of the big outdoor
shows that have proved successful in England. AS
prizes outside of the special purses to the amount OF
s14 900 have already been offered. and as such men
as Thomas T. Eckert. John \. Logan william lht'auer'
Colonel William jay, Prescott Lawrence, Thomas H.
Terry, james I. Hyde, j. G.. Beresford, Reginald W.
Ravos, Francis T. Undcrhill Hugh J. Grant, william
c. whitney, T. surcn Taller, George Green kush o
JIuidckoper Eugene Higgins, General Wyie, b. r.
Clyde Theodore A. Hsvemeyer, john X. IOwnsehd'
ii. X BloodgoOd. Charles Phzer h. y. Taller o O.
Howland, Perry Belmont, T. o. Beach, y. '" bru'
L. c. l.. Montague, IT,, j. G. Cheever, r. "cohhfu'
H. De Comssy Forbes, W. G. Tiffany, L. NJ Ruther
furd 1r, T. 3. Cutting, II. w. Taller, J. Lee Tacr'
E T. Murphy ard many others Interested IN the
show it's success the say is already assureh
The Manhattan Athletic grounds have been leased
for term Of years By the Horse and Cattle show
society," apd IL s the intention OF the organization to
hold one OF more shows thore each year. win the
object of improving breed Of oil classee Of horses
cattle. sheep ETC., and also TO encourage he oe'eioP
ment Of animal industry.
The outdoor horse show is TIE first use the society
viii mehe Of the Manhattan grounds, and permanent
stables for the accommodation of horses, and all
animals 70 be exhibited will be erected there The
managers Of tho show say that more admirable place
ALA fprf he for W
it is to bo used There is a quarter Of mile track
surrounding grass field, which will be erected
fences similar TO those met with on the hn'ung hcid
and over which hunters can show then true 1orhi'
The extent OF tie track will enable trotteS. saddle,
carriage and other horses 10 show their action and
best PAGES.
clubhouse with covered stands capable OF accom-
rnodatnc 90 900 visitors ms been erected, and from
tlle stands q good view OF every part n the grounds
can be obtained.
Tho coaching interests at the outdoor show viii
be well take ncare of, they will be represented by
Colonel william Jay, Prescott Lawrence, Keghad
W Rives Theodore A. Havemeycr, W. c. Tnany,
and many others The New-York Coaching Club
has offered prizes fo- fourth hands, and 1t Is
proposed TO raise the standard OF coaching
bv competitions Tie New-iork Tandem Club has
offered prizes 10 be driven for by amateurs Inc
annual meet Of ;le Tandem Club will lie held May
IA and the club will drive in body 10 the Man
haitian GROUNDS, where sP''0o VIII NC '0''i'N -O'
them.
The hunting Glasses will be represented by the
masters Of TIE leading packs, and 1t Is expected m
one OF the great features OF The show VIII DC t'e
competition for prizes offered for the masrX ana
servants aud ten couples OF hounds, turning out IN the
;,eA FORM tie masters and servants TO wear inc
coiors OF their clnbs Among the subscribers to ''
mari of The show are ii. J.. Herbert, +. Gray Griswoid
= : Rowland John L. Oowdln Charles ID. Freeman
md f. h. Clyde. On account OF The FENCES WING"
Will be put UP Oh the grounds, the hunting eiaSses
will DO shown TO y great advantage.
pedal feature of the show VIII DC the compc
1Iuon between the lrackreys. The best now owned
G., Arsrc. viii he ~, land several large importa-
tis,s have beer made recently, with the special VIE"
Of exhibiting them nj The coming show. Large enuic9
OF hacSneys will be made by George Gieeh' IL, n
Bloodsood, c. T.. weidenfcldt John A. Logan rfc'-
cot. Ia.wrcsce W. seward Webb, A. J. C"sSa'' "''u
large breeders. ,.. ,.o.o,,c,,
The st.,op entries will contain some OF the 'oiOus'l'
bfcas, 2s space has already been reserved lot 'ue"
stations A. Matchless, Londsb0rO. FASHION, bio""
Fashion, star OF aepa. Beau Lyons, Reahzatloh "io
dale Bonfire and Little Wondcr Othcr famous s''o'''
will also compete. l., A.,
show A. the Qua.ter-me track will permit inc roa'-
sters TO extend themselves and show thef proper or
Eotes of troitng will DO made from the s'ao
n, the Bonners c. J. Hanlin and many other well
known owners. ,..
speciaI prizes will be offered for the best equppoo
and hest drilled company Of cavalry, and the best SQUAD
Of drilled city and Park mounted police. Inc ia',sr
win be a great feature il proper arrangements ~" NC
made the managers say ..,
A meeting Of the directors Of the Horse ana Ca.'ie
Show society was held at the Offices OF the
nj No IIb5 broadway yesterday, and AFTER I've gather
ing adjourned It said that before another "eeA haa
gone by all arrangements for the big outdoor sho"
,ouh he complete. The following, which appears J"
the programme Just ssned gives an idea OF how the
show will be conducted:
The PES and regulations have been woided WIN
view HI protect exhibitors and give thenl all hecessa
iuforu.atiun Tie judges will be appointed " Ise
board OF managers and only such VIII be seiecNo as
sre thoroughly experienced and competent NO uiicc
tor or ofhcea Of the society win act ~ lndge.
The society il not Offering e1travagnnt prizes put
the entrance fees and charges tor stalls and boxes ae
moderate and the awards OF the judges VIII greauy
enhance the value OF animals successfully compens,
and will be recognized ~ evidence OF merit guy
attestcd and honoraby won In open compeunon ana
& such possess valne exceeding that OF the actua'
money prize ,,.. A.. ,o, ,,, 9th N
the 18th OF May tho directors have not only considered
ina comfort of exhibitors aud visitors, but the welfare
and appearance Of the horscs at that season tc
year ffne weather may be expected ana the animals
coats will bo glossy and hey will show to their best
advantage. -, s,.,