THIRTEENTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK— PART XIII 775 



THE CLYDESDALES. 



This popular Scotch breed made the largest show that has been seen 

 at the Iowa State Pair for a number of years, and it is probably safe 

 to assert that a better show has never been seen than was made this 

 year. It was noted for its close adherence to breed type and character, 

 and there were excellent specimens found in all of the different classes. 

 The show was made by a number of the best importers and breeders 

 in America, and in character was one that reflected much credit on 

 the exhibitors and the breed. It doubtless will be a strong factor in 

 winning many new friends and holding old ones. A. Galbraith & Sons, 

 De Kalb, 111., were awarded champion stallion on their yearling stallion 

 Charnock; while it is an unusual thing for championship to fall to a 

 j^earling colt, he was generally conceded entitled to this honorable 

 position on account of his clean, neat quality and stylish finish and 

 breed character. In addition to this, his peculiar markings of white 

 face and white legs make him especially attractive. He bids fair to 

 continue to grow and develop into a stallion that will have to be 

 reckoned with in future shows. McLay Bros., Janesville, Wis., won 

 first prize and championship on Graceful Lady, a mare of sweet Clyde 

 character, smooth, drafty form, with the best of feet and legs. Her 

 right to this position was not questioned. 



THE BELGIANS. 



From the interest shown for this heavy draft breed, it seems that 

 they are gaining in popular favor, especially with the breeders and 

 farmers of Iowa. A very noticeable fact in this year's show was the 

 improvement in the quality and character through all the different 

 classes. The modern Belgian, which is one with cleaner legs and 

 better feet, was largely in evidence, and Mr. Alex. Galbraith proved a 

 most competent judge, his selections being given general approval. 

 While this breed was not great in numbers, in value, type and form it 

 will compare very favorably with any former show that has been made 

 at the Iowa State Fair. An encouraging feature in the show of this 

 breed was the number of young things in evidence. It goes to show 

 that the breeders and farmers of Iowa have been successful in the 

 production of good Belgians. This breed seems to be well adapted for 

 heavy work in the corn belt. 



ENGLISH SHIRES. 



In numbers, this great breed of English draft horses did not measure 

 up to former years, it being one of the lightest shows that has been 

 seen at an Iowa State Fair for some time, but in value and high-class 

 breed character it was not wanting. The very best specimens of the 

 breed that could be found in England or America were on exhibition. 

 Trumans' Pioneer Stud Farm, Bushnell, 111., made a grand display of 

 imported stallions, and an inspection of the prize list will show that 

 they made almost a clean sv/eep in the stallion classes. 



