300 



Army Remounts. This is a field recently opened to breeders 

 in these Islands. Every year a certain number of horses are in 

 demand by the various organizations stationed here as remounts, 

 and this demand should be supplied by the Territory and a re- 

 mount service station established here. 



A considerable number of Hawaiian-bred horses have already 

 been purchased by army officials, and further purchases are con- 

 templated in the immediate future. These horses have in the 

 main proved satisfactory, still there is room for considerable 

 improvement. 



Certain standards have been set up by the army, and their live 

 stock must follow closely the recognized specifications for each 

 organized unit, and those breeders who desire to take advantage 

 of the market afiforded them should make themselves familiar 

 with the regulations on the subject and endeavor to produce the 

 type of animal desired by army officials and place before them 

 the best from which to pick. 



As far as the artillery horse is concerned, there is probably 

 enough material of the right kind here at present to supply the 

 demand. As to the cavalry horse, there are perhaps sufficient 

 mares of the right type, but there should be introduced a few 

 more thoroughbred stallions as heavy-boned as it is possible to 

 get and not show coarseness. Light and heavy artillery horses 

 and cavalry horses suitable for army use as remounts should 

 bring $225 to $250 for the former and at least $175 for the 

 latter. 



The animals so far furnished to the army are all that could 

 be desired as far as looks and general conformation are con- 

 cerned, but a certain percentage have not shown the necessary 

 stamina. Five and six-year-olds are best adapted for army use. 

 Nothing over eight years can be considered. Young horses fur- 

 nished from remount depots have to go through a careful course 

 of training, which training lasts until they qualify fully for the 

 ranks ; otherwise they cannot stand up under the strain incident 

 to the work required. 



The market is here and the live stock breeders in this Terri- 

 tory should take advantage of it, but they must produce an 

 animal fully meeting the requirements, otherwise the army must 

 look elsewhere. 



Polo and Racing. The only sports of paramount interest as 

 far as animal industry is concerned are polo and racing. For a 

 number of years keen interest has been taken in polo, but the 

 revival of the racing spirit is comparatively recent. This keen 

 interest found expression in the organization of the Hawaii Polo 

 and Racing Club, which will have the greatest influence in the 

 future development of the above sports. It will lead to the 

 importation of thoroughbreds in increasing numbers, and al- 

 ready twelve such stallions and mares have been imported for 

 the improvement of stock already here. 



