1 82 MY HORSE; MY LOVE 



sitting among them a pair of owls, who blinked at us 

 with their knowing eyes. 



Kingsclere Downs, in the midst of which Park House 

 is nestled, and presenting many exquisite views, is called 

 the 'abode of health,' and said to be 'just five miles 

 from everywhere.' 



Among the distinguished visitors who have recorded 

 their autographs in Mr Porter's book, are seen many 

 times those of 'Albert Edward,' Prince Adolphus of 

 Teck, Lord Marcus Beresford, Lord Alington, Baron de 

 Hirsch, Sir Frederick Johnstone, Mr John Gretton, Lord 

 Stamford, Duke of Portland, Sir John Hawley, and many 

 others. 



The Prince of Wales joined the stable in 1886, being 

 no stranger to Kingsclere, and having paid several visits 

 there, and made himself familiar with the menage and 

 system of schooling pursued at Park House. When His 

 Royal Highness was expected, the occasion was always 

 a private one, and the party which accompanied him not 

 numerous. After luncheon at Mr Porter's, they visited 

 the horses, and watched them go through their paces. 



The Duke of Cumberland trained his horses on Kings- 

 clere Downs. The Duke of Westminster has had horses 

 under Mr Porter's training for fifteen years, Sir F. John- 

 stone for thirty years, Mr John Sutton for twenty years. 

 Lord Alington for fifteen years, etc., and in the year of 

 1894 the stable winnings were ;^22,672. 



