Missouri Saddle Horse Breeders' Association. 499 



At this meeting the matter of an incorporated organization with 

 a purpose of better serving the interests of the exhibitor was dis- 

 cussed. Here was launched the Missouri Saddle Horse Breed- 

 ers' and Exhibitors' Association, and though not organized as 

 yet, it can and should be pushed to a successful conclusion. 

 However, to my mind the most important part of that day's 

 work was in the selection of a list of men known to be capable, 

 in the fullest sense of that word, that might be recommended as 

 judges at the various fairs of Missouri and the adjoining states. 

 As a result of this, this list of names was consulted and these 

 men generally were asked to ofTiciate at many of the most im- 

 portant shows in the west. With not a single exception these 

 men gave satisfaction to exhibitors, fair managements and public 

 alike. It may be said that this step has done more in relieving 

 the tense situation that surrounds the "judge question" than has 

 any one move. 



There were sixty members of our association who paid an- 

 nual dues of one dollar each for 1913. There was a balance in 

 the hands of the former treasurer, W. P. Hawkins, of nineteen 

 dollars, and thirty-one dollars with Treasurer Wallace Estill. 

 There has been expended for stationery and printing $37.15; 

 paid on accounts incurred last year, $12.70; paid for services of 

 stenographer, $8.60, and for stamps and other ofTice expenses, 

 $16.40. There remains in the hands of your secretary $8.00, 

 and in the hands of your treasurer $31.00, a total of $39.00. 



As to the expense of the promotion of -the new organization, 

 Mr. Houchin is familiar with it. He has paid such out of his 

 own pocket and should be reimbursed by the association. 



ADDRESS OF WELCOME, 



(P. B. Mumford, dean Missouri College of Agriculture.) 



The University of Missouri and College of 

 Agriculture are behind the Missouri saddle horse. 

 From my point of view the Missouri saddle 

 horse has done as much to put Missouri on the 

 map as any other single thing that has been 

 produced in the State. There is in Missouri 

 the best opportunity for developing the best 

 type of saddle horse that can be produced in 

 F. B. Mumford. the United States. There is no question in my 

 mind but that we have here in Missouri the foundation stock, 



