270 HUMANE HORSE-TRAINING 



Probably one of the best trotters in England to-day 

 is Mr. Hadley's Britton Forbes, imported by Mr. G. 

 Watson. He has twice won the Red Ribbon at Rich- 

 mond Horse Show, besides having a 2 mins. 19 sees, 

 record. 



The British-bred trotter owes a great deal to the 

 enterprise of Mr. F. J. Ridgway, who imported the 

 trotting stallion George Hummer. Mr. Ridgway bred 

 many good trotters, including The Elf and Pop de Pinel, 

 Admiral Beatty's favourite show cob. 



Whilst writing, I learn with much regret that Parsloes 

 Park is to be closed. I hope the rumour that is 

 afloat is correct, viz., that an American syndicate is 

 going to open a track at the Crystal Palace, and all 

 betting is to be * conducted through the Totalisator. 

 The scheme is excellent, and should receive much 

 support. 



The London Trotting Club is in full progress and has 

 many members. The meetings are held every Monday 

 at Greenford Driving Park. 



I wish to thank Mr. Wrightson, the editor of the 

 Trotting World and Horse Review, for the list of trotters' 

 times and records. Also Mr. Villiers Toothill, of North 

 Randal, U.S.A. 



