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in America. He proved very prepotent, and in 1911 at the 

 National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden, New York, in 

 very strong competition, his get made the remarkable showing of 



FIG. 70. King Larigo 8778, a champion Shetland stallion at leading shows, a 

 noted sire, and the highest-priced animal of the breed, selling for $10,000 to 

 Hamilton Farms, Gladstone, New Jersey. From photograph, by courtesy of 



Hamilton Farms 



the following winnings : first, second, and third stud pony ; first, 

 second, and fourth mare pony ; first, second, and third single- 

 harness pony; first, second, and third in pairs. From 1893 to 

 1901 Prince of Wales was the greatest show stallion of the breed 

 in this country, while in recent years Grandee and King Larigo 

 have attracted much attention as show animals and sires. 



