Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-05-09
MEzzO IS FIRST
IN HUNTER CLASS
Montgomery Entry Bests
Firenza Burmanna at
Bradley Farms.
BY ROBERT B. PHILLIPS, JR.,
staff Correspondent OF The Star.


BRADLEY FARMS. Md; May O.
An old-stager of the hunting field and
steeplechaSe course, Robert B. Mont
pomery's Mezzo, turned to new terrain
for laurels today as the National Cap
ital Horse Show swung into stride
against an emerald background of
woodland turf. Once a victor in the
AYRSHIRE Cup Steeplechase at the
Piedmont races in Virginia and vet
eran of many a fox hunt in the Old
Dominion, the good bay mare took
the measure of a strong entry in the
lightweight green hunter class today
defeating the best sort OF conforma-
ton horses seen in action in the early
part of the program.
MezZo was perfectly ridden by Louis
Leith of Middleburg, in whose colors
the mare once raced over timber anu
brush. Second place went to Mrs. M
Robert Guggenheims Flrenza Bur
mama.
The feature of the first hall DAY
session was to be the amateur CLASS
for working hunters, contested Tor a
trophy presented by The Evening
Star.
Chewing Entry Victor.
Onlv a handful of spectators greeteo
the opening events this morning pu'
as the importance of the classes m
creased the crowd grew apace. De-
voted principally to green hunters
the forenoon competitions prousn.
forth large fields of young stock from
the breeding farms of nearby Virginia
and MARYLAND. and the Washington
stables which specialize in raising ana
training their own hunters.
First blood in the three-day fray
was drawn by Mrs. Mango CouzeIs
Chewning's Repulsion, a handsome
chestnut, son of Repulse. Second
place in this leading division LOT s.
vear-olds also went to washington
candidate. Mr.. and Mrs. George
plunmer's King Dominant, Wnlch
made it two reds in a row in the trial
for and 4 year olds shown under
saddle. The major prize in that class
was carried by Ernest l.. Redmon
4-year-old Sherwood. many times a
blue ribbon winner for his Virginia
owner last season.
Prospects Look Bright.
With more than $50 horses from
the top show aggregations OF the EaS'
stabbed at Bradley Farms, prospects
for the National Capital this veal
seemed brighter than ever before
Even the weather man, While no.
willing to deliver a really cheer1u
dav. conspired to send the exhibition
off to a good start. For the first
time in many years 1t was not RAIN
ing as the initial day dawned.
Fifteen of the IS slated classes were
set for today. among them the dlffl-
cult modified olympia, four confor-
nation hunter classes in which the
two most formidable stables on the
grounds. those of Mrs. M. ROBERT
Guggenheim, and Mrs. John Hay
whitney will match champions and
three events devoted to the working
veterans of the hunt. Another out
standing test was to be run OH over
the tricky handy hunter course.
Proceeds from the concessions OPP
Grated by the junior League during
the three days will be donated to
support of the occupational tnerspy
and social service departments at
Children's Hospital and the employ
ment of a worker for the blind at
the Library of Congress. The league
members are serving luncheon, run
ming pony rides and other novelties
to raise funds for the charities.
Judges of Show.
Judges for the show this year are
John o. Williams of the Department
of Agriculture and Lieut.. Col. Sloan
Doak in the saddle ponies. children's
jumping and Workmanship classes;
Mr.. williams in saddle classes; Henry
v. Colt of GeneSeo, N. Y, H. M.
Lutterell of Delaplane, Va, and Col.
Doak in the hunter classes and Col.
Doak for military events.
Results of the first classes:
Three-year- olds, suitables 10 be-
come hunters-First, Repulsion, Mrs.
Margo Chewing; second, King DOM
inant, Mr.. and Mrs. George Plummer;
third, Going Up. E. L. Redmon, and
fourth. Royal Wonder, DR.. L. M.
Allen.
Three and four year Odds, suitable
to become hunters, shown under sad
dle-First, Sherwood, E. L. Redmon;
second King Dominant, Mr.. and Mrs.
Plummer; third, Firenze Clifton's
Beau, Mrs. M. Robert Guggenheim,