Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-29
ENCL|sHNAK PRAISES
WORK OF AMERICANS
T.. Vivian Cocoa Declares Thor
ouShbrcd Horse Industry in This
Country Has Improved.


NEW YORK, Nov 2s.-An inter-
esied spectator at the National Horse
SHOW in Madison square Garden last
week was the International expert,
J.. Vivian GOoch, OF London England
VINO mas always received the credit
OF astonishing the thoroughbred tyre
oi saddle horse in the United States
"ntn he came over TO serve as a
Judge, more than twenty years ago.
Slr Goocl on that occasion unset
traditions and set heads waIging
"ncn ne selected the thoroughbred
seluinS BriGand. by Rclvcderc. out Of
Lironia. the Champion saddle
| morse of the exhibition. lie showed
mat he had the courage OF his con-
Victlons by purchasing Brigund and
taxing MN back TO England where he
was a conspicuous winner for many
seasons. Mir. Gooch WAS in the visi-
dors box watching 4 saddle class on
Thursday afternoon last, when he was
asked II there had been any appre-
claDie Improvement in the American
saddle type Siacc his last visit
The change for the better is re-
narkablc, said the British expert
our horses all show more quality
and you now have the rear riding
type. saw competition here yes
terday afternoon that was SURPRISING
for its excellence. 1t was AS good
us anything | have Witnessed ia "a
long time. IL you follow along the
lines responsible for these horses
your success Is certain"
hrrn for ThOrouShbreds.
AT "eoch was asked II he was
stu as strong for the thoroughbred
as when he was here before. With
out moments hesitation lie replied:
L am kceEer than ever for that
type. ThorouShbrcds give you a bet
ter ride than any other horse. How
about their being hot? They are the
same as all other courageous aui-
mates. If you hurt one he will fight
you back Just as courageous man
VIII battle for his rights. We see
temperament in the human family
ana the higher the artistic Develop
'nemt the greater the display OF the
elemental force we call temperament
Tie horse Of blood is an uristocrat,
and of course he won't stand the
| Kicking around that cold bloodcd
! animal Will. / never had one though
tAat L could not handle. and my
greatest successes have been won
with them"
MIR. Gooch was asked il the estab-
iishmcnt OF the national stud had cx-
crcised Il favorable influence on the
.rortsmcn Of Great britain and ii II
had Led to better understanding
among the people ut large as to what
the thoroughbred meant 10 the coun-
try.
The English didn't need anything
/ ihoroushbred," was Mr.. Gooch's re-
Jointcr They have long been keen
| Tor racing and steeplechasing, and,
OF course Toy hunting. which is SO
our love for good horse is centur-
les old, and there would be ire
| mcndous hue and cry IL anybody in
terLcrrd win what We consider our
leSl t!Inate pleasures. Racing is 4
fundamental in the British sport
| rowing NE and any attempt TO re-
strict II would be met with u de-
;crmincd opposition. Withou, il wc
J
horses ana then, too. IL keeps alive
| = spirit which no nation can well ar
iord 70 be without. 1t develops the
! sporting interest. and works bcnc-
| hcialiy ~ many Ways"
has Ireland maintained her su-
premacy as the home OF the best tyne
| was asked.
War Affects Ireland.
that the high class hunter in iry-
before the war. Tho best horses were
taken when tho wa, broke out. and
there was such a demand for troop
.rs' mounts at nigh prices that the
/ cagerness to make money They sent
/ their mares to the nearest available
| horse, and often times this was q
half bred. and as result there was
[ a deterioration. We look for re-
I turn to the old conditions in time
! however. Tho demand with us for
I HuHtcrS III az strong as ever. but ! am
! SORRY to have TO say that the riding
| horse does not enjoy the degree OF
! favor he formerly did. The cause is
! due 10 the specially built roads for
! motor-carS. There arc few places
where the horse may be ridden with
| comfort. and there is no, much being
done TO bring about II movement for
relief" i''
! When asked what he regarded oa
the greatest educational factor In the
/ work of horse Improvement Mr.
/ Gooch said: ENTHUSIASTICALLY The
| horse show. These should he n mart
| OF the life of every community Thnv
| establish type and ar. a guide IN
| those who want 10 progress rhey
| produce healthy rivalrics too, and
that is what we want in all our nm
dertakings. whether business or
pleasure Is the confederation
II have just learned OF your re-
mount Association and the work IL ia
doing. and cannot praise II too
highly. Such cooperation is what
has evolved Frances splendid sys-
tenn Of horse breeding. You have the
deal combination OF civil and mill
iary organization. and shall look
for great results when next return
10 the United States as Il result Of
Us establishments"
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BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP