Licking Valley courier., 1918-10-31


lies of which the thoroughbred stand
ard bred and Morgan gre representa-
tives, that the remognt supply must be
drawn. Col. Fairs plea for an acceler-
ated campaign of remount production
should carry weight with breeders in
every part of the Union and make
them eager to assist the Government.
81 think" said he today, that we
were all beguiled into a feeling of Sc
curity by the census Of 1910, which an
uouncod that there were 22,00O000
horses in the United States. 1t was
not until we were at war ourselves
that the fact struck home that YER
large proportion of these were draught
breeds and that cavalry remount ma
terial was exceedingly scarce. Trans
port and gun horses we have in abund-
ance, thanks to the Importation OF
Percheron and other draught breeds,
but in the matter of the riding horse,
aimless and purposeless breeding out
side of few regions has reduced our
standard to mediocrity. There has not
been that systematic effort in horse
production which, is feature OF the
economic development of most foreign
governments, notably that of France
which is generally recognized as a
model for the world. The only helpful
influence / know of that has been con
slant is that exercised by the breed
ing bureau Of the Jockey Club in New
York State and similar organization
On more restricted lines in Kentucky.
"The only light horse families" re-
sumed Col Fair, that have been pro
duced systematically in the United
States fer a specific purpose are the
Thoroughbred or standard bred trotter
and these have been developed for rae
ing purposes. Vt is fortunate for thir
country that this should have beer
done, as these animals furnish an ad
mirable foundation upon which to
build our war horse structure. Both
have been brought to their high state
of perfection through breeding and
racing tests. and in the process Of !eyo
luton through which they have passed
the weak have fallen by the way side
Natuye in every breeding venture
gives a certain proportion OF failures
These tris.5 of speed have developed
the heart and lung power of the ami
mails taking part in them. We vii
therefore not have to breed those quail
tiles into the riding horse of the future
II we follow the lines which success
has blazed for our guidance. an
therefore greatly in favor of the breed
ing activities for. the production of thu
thoroughbred, as this is the line upoI
which we hope to build type of cav
airy horse.
"Of the foreign nations now a
war" resumed Col Fair, England wa
the only country that had not wei
grounded plan for cavalry remount pro
duction. Her troopers were horset
largely from the racecourse and tn,
hun ting deld, and these furnished tn,
10000 head in the emergency follow
ing the mobilization. Today through
The generosity OF Col. Hall Walker sh,
has her own breeding studs under tn,
control of an expert and British OIL
Ger told me few days ago that tn,
work was progressing famously.
The Race Course the indispensable
Test.
The sires which are expected [,
keep up the high standard of excel
lence must prove their right to repro
duce themselves. They are tested 70
speed. courage, soundness and bottom
This is the same method which is Il
vogue in France and other Continenta
countries.
"There seems to be an idea In som
portions OF the United States tina
mares can not be worked prior /
motherhood and for some time afte
the foals have been born. Visitors /
France and rural England find colt
following their dams about the field
as the matrons help to till the soil o
garner the harvest. Moderate work
beneficial for mother and offspring.
Another matter upon which III
farmer should be enlightened is tina
breeding operations may be carrie
into the autumn, when most Of tn
years work has been concluded.
mother and foal are we'll nurtured an
warmly housed growth will be rapiC
and in some instances as yearling
there Will be little difference betwee
late and early foals. When our ca,
airy regiments return from oversee
they will have TO be rehorsed.
A Patriotic Enterprise.
"The breeding of cavalry remounti
therefore, is a matter Of patriotic Ell
deavor, and every man who has mar
OF the proper type should regard Il a
a duty to mate her this year. undel
stand that the New York State Cor
stabulary is doing yeoman service 1
this respect and that horse breedin
In the Empire State has been great
STIMULATED through It's co.Operatlo
with the farmers,
Early IN t..e war when Russia mad
her great offensive and penetrate
East Prussia" said Col. Fair in col
clusioD. the announcement was mad
that Germany deplored the loss OF %
900 choice mares from one OF is MOI
famous breeding studs more than an
other misfortune connected with II
campaign. | am ready to subscribe
the sentiment that such a number
the proper type of mare would be &