Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-06-24
Blue Ridge Hunt July 4.

Carter Hall Grove, Millwood, Va.
ON July 4, beginning at IL o'clock.
The members of the Hunt Club
appreciate the courtesy extended
to them by the farmers i'm letting
them hunt over their lands and
have added another class so as to
secure the entrance of as many
colts as possible and secure the CO.
operation of the farmers In making
the show a success.
The general utility class is espec-
tally designed for horses that have
been worked on the farm and are
used 20 drive or ride TO town as
occasion may require.
In the Colt classes premiums Of
s. are given and in the other
classes beautiful sterling silver
cups are awarded the winners. in
stead of money, rs they were
thought more desirable and would
remain lasting trophy by which
To remember the winner.
The Club Members Ste,olechasc
will he run, rs well ~ i lhrcc-
quarter-mile fiat race.
The program which ha~ bo,l ire-
paredrNcel, any previous ciTerng.
and biz at;endauce will undouL,-
cdly show the appreciation of the
exhibition.
Following is the list of classcs:
Class NO entrance fee. Mare
and Sucking Colt Heavy draft.
Mare considered % p"r cent.
Prize. So.
Glass 2--No entrance fee. Mare
and Sucking Colt Half-brcds or
better, suitable to become hunters.
Mare considered % per cent.
Prize, 50.
Glass NO entrance fee. Mare
and Sucking Colt Suitable to be-
come harness horses. Prize. So.
Class 4 No entrance fee. Gen
eral Utility-Horses that have
been worked on farm aud are
suitable for riding and driving.
Prize, Silver Cup.
Glass mo entrance fee. Pair
of Hunters - Shown abreast.
Jumps and b feet. Perform
ance only to count. Prize, Silver
Cup.
Class 6-No admission fee.
Ladies' Single Driving-Must have
style and good manners and be
suitable fora lady to drive. Horse
alone To be considered. The prize
to be presented to the lady driving.
Prize, Silver Cup.
Class Entrance fee SI.OO.
Sporting Tandem To be shown in
harness, the leader to be saddled
and ridden over t foot Jumps.
Prize, Silver Cup.
Class S-Entrance fee SI.OO.
Park Saddlc-Open to all. Man
ners and conformation to be con-
siderered. Walk, trot and canter.
Prize, Silver Cup.
Glass 9-Entrance fee Sl.OO.
Green Hunters-Ali ages. Open
to all who have not won blue
ridden prior To 1908. -Four year
oldS and under Jump 3 feet 6 in
ches; 1--WE year olds and over Jump
/ feet. Conformation 30 per cent;
jumping 30 per cent. Prize, Sill
yer Cup.
Class 10-Entrance fee Sl.0O.
Runabout Ilorses-Horses must be
suitable and have true action and
be able to go ut q good pace. High
action not essential. Horses alone
to be considered. Prize, Silver
Cup.
Class IL Entrance fee Sl.OO.
Handicap Jump-Open to all.
| Winners of Il blue ribbon prior tC
1908 to jump / feet 6 inches; al
others to jump t feet. Perform.
ance only to count. Prize, Silver
Cup.
Glass 12-Entrance fee S1.O0
Spike Team. Leader to have style
and quality. Prize, Silver Cup
Glass 13-Entrance fee S1.OO
INTERCHANGEABLE Dash-Oper
to all. Prize, Silver Cup.
Glass 14-Club b NJ e hi bers
Steeplechase-For horses owned
by members of the Blue Ridg,
/ Hunt. Members to ride anC
thoroughbreds barred. Distanc,
, 3 miles. Prize, Silver Cup.
Class 15-No entrance fee
Special-"Pau Puk Keewis" Colts
under 3 years. Prize, S..
Sand inuuiriaS or ontrioS 70 III