The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Success of First Exhibition
Assures Regular An
nual Affair.

has been a success from the beginning
and there has not been single un'
pleasant incident.
The comment of the critical observers
was that the horse had conquered fash
ion. Society, they argued, came to see
the horse, not to see or be seen them
selves. They said that there was no at
tempt on the part of fashionable folk
to turn the affair into mere display
of clothes. Lovers of the horse predom-
mated throughout.
Ring Approved by Horsemen.
The grounds proved to be an ideal
place to hold a show, and the ring was
approved by horsemen from all over
| the country.
The entries brought to Washington
| the pick of the nations horSeftesh, and
| the 500 animals were representative of
the aristocracy of the equine world
The weather has been ideal. a most
| important factor in an outdoor exhibit
| tion.
Each Program Interesting.
The program for each session has
| been interesting and attractive. Just
enough novelties have been supplied
each day to give satisfaction. The
hunters exhibited are said by horse
men to be the finest animals of their
class ever shown.
Another feature which has been an
element of success is the satisfaction
the decisions of the judges have Civ
en- to the exhibitors and spectators
alike.
Permanent Show Assured.
The success of the present show will
make the National Capital Horse Show
an annual feature of Washington life,
and next year entries from all over the
world will be found here when the show
opens.
Financial success has been assured
since the opening day, and Washington
people can well feel proud OF 1t.
The ring committee for today consist
ed of William P. Emo. Arthur d. Addt-
son, and William c. Marrow.
In the first class shown today, No. 4,
for stations, mares, and geldings. not
over fifteen hands high, Mrs. Allan
Potts, on Daffodil, attracted much at
tention, but did not win first place, as
that went to King Arthur.
Chargers Are Judged.
Then came Glass 3, animals suitable
to become chargers, not less than three
years old and not more than five years.
In this class there were eight entries.
and all except two horses were shown
without equipment of any kind. The
other two were under saddle, and rid
den by army officers. This class was
of great interest to army officers. and
many members of the general staff and
officers from near by forts were pres
ent.
Devisor, the well-known blue ribbon
winner, received much applause as he
was led into the ring. He was in excel
lent form. The entries in this class were
CO hat q iYl6O ~
time TO make the awards. Timberlost
got the blue ribbon, with Devisor sec
ord, Chiswell third, and Bald Eagle
fourth. Devisor, who had been picked
by many horsemen for first place, lost
the blue ribbon because the judges
thought he was too light in front.
Hunters in the Ring.
Then came one of the most attractive
exhibits, from a spectacular point of
view, so far shown. This was Class 81,
judging pairs of hunters. Two horses.
with riders up came into the ring = the
same time, and had to circle the field
twice, taking four hurdles. AS usual,
the Jonah HrdIe," on the north side Of
the field, lost many of the entries d
chance for prize.
The costumes of the riders in this
class were most effective. Some wore
dark riding suits, others the flaming
Colors Of hunt clubs, and some of the
entries were ladies ana gentlemen rid
ing together. Lieut.. .Adna r. Chafee,
H., had so far recovered from his fall
Of yesterday that he rode his horse
The first prize was secured by Pied
mont and Taconitt, the second by
David Grey and Keswick. the third Vir-
ginia Girl and RGustahcut, and the
fourth by Algoma and Sensitive.
The next class was of local interest
No. IS. double bTougham or Vic
toria horses for residents of the District
of Columbia, horses to be owned by
before they were entered. Three teams
hitched tu beautiful VictoriaS, with
elaborate harness and trappinGs were
shown.
The animals belonged to E; B. Nc
Lean and Lee Hechinger. The COM
petition between these two we'll
known horsemen has been very sharp
ever since the show started, and
there was no change by this entry.
Mclean Takes Prize.
The first prize went to Edward B.
Mclean with Snapshot and Rife, and
the second and third to Hechinger,
with Grand Slam and mate and Miss
Brighton and mate.
The local saddle horses in class %
were then called. These animals had
to be the property of residents of the
District OF COlumDla, ana must nave
been owned by them for at least |
thirty days before the entries closed |
There were eight entries.
The last event of the morning was
class 20, for hunters and jumpers
There were twenty-nine horses en-
tered.
Today's Summaries:
The following is a summary of the
winners at this mornings session Of the |
National Capital Horse show:
Glass No. 4, stallion, mare or gelding, |
not exceeding AL hands-First prize, |
$50; second prize, SIS; third, s.; fourth |
ribbon. Winner. King Arthur. owner |
Col. Robert NJ. Thompson second, DAT
fodal, owner Mrs. Allan Potts: third, |
Sigerette, owner Mrs. F. NJ. Humphrey; |
fourth, Lucy. owner Mrs. r. J. Tillman. |
Glass 90, horses suitable to become |
chargers, not less than three year-olds |
and not more than five-First prize, SIS; |
second. $50; third, S15; fourth. ribbon |
Winner. Timberlot, owner Capt. George |
Videmer; second, Devisor, Bell Air farm; |
third, Chiswell, Capt. Guy V. Henry; |
fourth, Bald Eagle. owner Capt. Roger |
H. Bayley.
Glass 31-Judging pair of hunters. |
First prize 500; second. $50; third, SIS: |
fourth, ribbon. Winner. Piedmont and |
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