METHOD OF JUDGING. 



So far as possible the horses arc to be graded accordingly as they 

 excel in the following points: 



{a) Good, hard, working condition. 



(d) Docile and gentle manners, showing that the}' have been kindly 

 treated and handled. 



ic) Freedom from sores or galls. 



(d) Age. In every case, other things being equal, the older horse is 

 to be set above a 3'ounger horse. Green, soft horses are to be discrimin- 

 ated against, and to receive only third or fourth ribbons. 



{€) Comfortable harnessing. 



Collars too large or too small, throat-latches too tight, and inside 

 reins too long, in the case of pairs, are common defects. 



Harness that is light, but strong enough to do the work required of 

 it, is to be preferred to heavier harness. This rule is to be observed 

 especially in respect to bridles and other parts in which great strength is 

 not required. The value or newness of the harness does not count. 



The vehicle is not considered, except that a vehicle too heavy for the 

 horse, or horses, drawing it, should disqualify the entry. 



Color is not considered even in respect to matched teams. 



If two horses, or two teams of horses, are on a par in respect to con- 

 dition, manners, age and harnessing, then, as between them, preference 

 should be given in awarding the ribbon, to the best horse. In short, the 

 Judges should consider: 



First, Condition and harnessing; 



Second, Age; 



Third, Attractiveness and value. 



N. B. No ribbon should be awarded until the Judges have seen the 

 horses move at a trot, or in case of the heavy horses, at a walk or trot as 

 the Judges may decide. 



It is the duty of the Judges to exclude from the parade any horse 

 that is thin, lame, sick, out of condition, dock-tailed, or in any way unfit 

 for work. 



CERTIFICATES. 



In addition to the ribbons, certificates will be given to those drivers 

 whose horses appear serviceably sound and in good condition and spirits, 

 provided that they have been driven continuously by the same driver for at 



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