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

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

 in respect to bridles and other parts in which great strength is not re- 

 quired. Brass frontlets, unnecessary rings, tassels, plumes and other orna- 

 ments should not be used. 



The single harness approved by the Association and shown in a 

 photograph printed in this catalogue weighs only 53 pounds, collar and 

 all, and it is big enough for the average 1350-pound horse. Horses of 

 that weight frequently carry a harness weighing 70 or 80 pounds. The 

 bridle shown in the photograph weighs less than two pounds — about half 

 the usual weight. 



CERTimCATES. 



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 besn driven continuously by the same driver for 

 at least a year before the date of entry; and provided, also, that a certifi- 

 cate to this effect, signed by the owner, was filed with the entry blank. 



The provision as to the length of time during which the horses have 

 been driven must be true of each horse in the team, if there are more than 

 one, except that in the case of a four-horse team it will be suflScient if 

 three of the horses have been driven by the driver for one year. 



A horse shall be considered serviceably sound if he goes sound and 

 breathes sound 



These certificates have nothing to do with the ribbons. A horse may 

 be eligible for a ribbon, although the driver is not eligible for a certificate. 



Certificates are not awarded where owner and driver are one and the 

 same person. 



SPECIAL PRIZES. 



Beside the Lawrence Gold Medal offered by the Association for the 

 best four-horse team, driven and cared for by the same man, there are 

 special prizes, consisting of gold and silver medals and sums of money 

 offered in the Veteran Driver, Old Horse, and other classes by the follow- 

 ing: Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 

 through G. T. Angell, Esq., American Humane Education Society, Animal 

 Rescue League, Red Acre Farm (the home for horses). Miss Julia H. 

 Worthington, Mrs. Thacher Loring, Mrs. Amanda Dwight, Mr. George 

 W. Harrington, Messrs. James Forgie's Sons, The Mark Cross Com- 

 pany, The London Harness Company, and others. These will be lound 



specified in the entry list below. 



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