The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-01-07

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to the affair that goes far to convince
the public of the responsibility and
standing of the management. By
these means and by semi-public meet
ings the public is made acquainted
with the aim and character Of the
colt show, and public interest is
aroused.
The success with which this pre-
liminary work has been accomplished
will depend largely upon the
character of the general manager
than upon any other one thing. In
less this manager is both enterpris-
ing and resourceful the work will
euffer in all stages. He must have
executive ability, and in order to in
sure harmony in carrying out the
various plans adopted it is generally
advisable to let him select his own
assistants. Under such management
as may thus be provided not only
will the show succeed in all its de-
partments but it will become so pop
ular that 1t will be in demand through
the succeeding years.
Suitable Prizes.
Having established the classes to
be entered, the committee can then
go to the business men and stallion
owners and solicit suitable prizes.
Since it is desirable to interest as
many horse growers as possible in
the show, the number and suitability
of prizes are of more Importance than
their actual value. 1t is suggested
in this connection by Carl N. Ken
nedy, 0. A. c. horse specialist, that
the prize list should provide for so
wide a range of classes that every
colt in the community could be
shown. Great care will be required
to arrange the lists so that each class
will be filed and still not over
crowded.
The aim should be to have every
prize won by actual competition, none
going by default. Professor Kenne-
dy recommends three or more prizes
for each class, with ribbons for two
lower positions. Announcements to
this effect will encourage all colt
owners to try for some recognition.
and the act of awarding the large
number of %recognitions will help al
lay the disappointment of those who
fail to get first place.
That stallion owners offer special
prizes, such as free breeding service
for colts, is also recommended by
Professor Kennedy. This costs the
stallion owners less than cash, but is
really worth more to the breeders.
An extra special prize is often sue
c~essfully offered by a stallion owner
for the best four colts sired by his
stallion.
Sweepstakes Undesirable.
Sweepstakes prizes for colts OF any
breed are not advised since 1t often
arouses Improbable discussion as to
the relative merits of the different
standard breeds. In general, 1t is
thought best to keep the breeds and
the sexes strictly separate, and to
keep the pure-breds and grades dis
tinct. 1t is unwise to cause an in
ferior pure-bred to 60 into competi-
ton with the superior grade, since
awarding the prize to the grade may
serve to give a wrong impression Of
the value of p%ure-breds. On the
other hand, If the pure-bred wins,
the victory is taken as a matter Of
course and does no real good to the
cause of better horses.
When the day for holding the
show arrives, everything needs to be
in shape for the exercises of the day.
The competitors should be called to-
gether some time before the show is
to start and fully instructed by the
executive as to the purposes and
methods Of the various features of
the show, and given some instruc-
tions in preparing for future shows.
This may be followed by an educa-
tional talk by the judge.
Start With Parade.
The actual show may be started
off by a street parade of the animals
to be exhibited. The colts should be
handled carefully so as to avoid mis-
haps and display them to the best
advantage. Judging should be start
ed right after dinner so that all ami
mails will have been inspected and
placed before A o'clock.
Prizes should be awarded promptly
so that owners may get away for their
homes in good season. The show
may be closed with a parade of the
winners. Or, If thought best, an
evening meeting and banouet NAV he