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6 nominations for each race. Jn this connexion I would point out that 

 when Jamaica horses were at their highest standard, several Queen's 

 purses were given yearly. 



W. G. Clark, Esq. : 1st I should say " Remounts," as the Govern- 

 ment can and probably would guarantee to take certain quantities at a 

 fair price yearly. 



This class of horses is handy for almost any toorh in the ot \ er Is- 

 lands, as well as here. 



W. Cradwick, Esq. : In two directions ; the production of fine polo 

 or riding ponies, and a production of a bigger and heavier mare for 

 breeding bigger mules. 



R. Craig, Esq. : In my opinion horse-breeders should be encoumged- 

 to raise the following classes of stock : — 



I. Good carriage horses, say up to 15| hands. 

 II. Horses suitable for mounted Infantry. 



III. Strong hill ponies. 



IV. Polo ponies (good). 



Class I would be always saleable as would also classes III and IV. 



For class II. I think there should be a system of Government Re- 

 gistration, and a grant (annual) for each colt or tilly likely to answer 

 requirements, up to four years old. These to be purchased by the Go- 

 vernment, if sound and suitable, at a fixed price for the Army. 



Cast horses in this class would come in well for travelling stock. 



J Daly, Esq. : Government should endeavour to help the small 

 settlers and large proprietors in the sale of Jamaica horses to other 

 sister Colonies. 



H. G. T. Drew, Esq. : Unfortunately, it is only racing that will 

 induce or compel breeders, or those who buy their colts, to feed them, 

 and these colts after their racing career is over generally go to the 

 stud and being fed frora foals are generally successful. Offer say a 

 breeders' purse to be raced for each year for say two or three years, 

 and thus encourage the jjroduction of the stamp of animal that will 

 improve our horses. When your horse shows are more popular and- 

 better patronized by breeders, prizes can then be offered at such 

 shows. 



C. A. T, FuRSDON, Esq. : To make a name for our horses and so 

 command an export trade which would be sure to follow. 



As far as the small man is concerned, help him to produce a sale- 

 able animal and realise that there is money in a better one than the 

 runt he now gets. 



It is doubtful if we can, under local conditions, produce an army 

 horse. 



J. M. GiBB, Esq., V.S. : Adopting a system of premiums to ap- 

 proved stallions ; having annual horse shows in suitable localities and 

 awarding cups as well as money prizes for sires with progeny — and' 

 iu pressing the necessity of castrating all ungainly undersized colts 

 on the owners of them. 



H. W. Griffith, Esq. : I think the Government should, if possible, 

 make some arrangement to purchase (even if it is only a few at first)- 



