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to be brought out iu harness. Some of them were ready, so 

 that work was begun without any unnecessary delay. An 

 inquisitive crowd of lookers-on caused some inconvenience to 

 your Committee, and it was impossible for the Marshal or the 

 Committee to keep them back to a proper distance. A space 

 properly roped off and guarded would have been of much 

 assistance, but that is not always possible. 



The unevenness of the ground was an obstacle to seeing 

 the horses move to the best advantage, but it was as good as 

 we could obtain, and all were sent over the same ground. 



After having carefully examined all the horses, and taken 

 the necessary notes, the Committee withdrew to a part of the 

 field where they could be by themselves, and soon gave their 

 written votes upon the first premium, and it was awarded as 

 above stated. 



The vote for the second resulted in a tie at the fii*st ballot, 

 but the next decided the award after some discussicm. Then 

 after two more votes, with discussion between them, the third 

 premium was decided. 



All the horses were first examined for marks of unsound- 

 ness. Splints were found on three of the rejected animals ; 

 some of these had interfering marks, and one had a peculiar 

 action of the off hip. 



Then each was driven at a good road gait, so that his ac- 

 tion could be seen, and how readily he obeyed the rein and 

 voice. 



The drivers were also requested to stop their horses, lay 

 down the reins, get out and walk slowly around their team, 

 get into their vehicle again, then take up the reins, and after 

 that start their horses. 



We were much pleased with Mr. Winkley's horse, which 

 had a fine gait, was perfectly gentle, powerful, a good size 

 for general use, was in the prime of life, and had many 

 marks of being an extremely good animal. Unfortunately a 

 very slight splint was cause for his receiving no premium. 



Mr. Todd's five year old seemed a pattern of a useful 



