THE VEHICLE. 



The vehicle does not count, except that a vehicle too heavy for the 

 horse or horses drawing it should either disqualify the entry, or reduce the 

 grade (if ribbon which it is to receive. 



THE HARNESS. 



The value or beauty nf the harness does not count; but a harness that 

 is dirty, loo heavy, especially in ilie bridle, or ill-fitting, especiallv in the 

 collar, counts against the entry. 



Many a good horse has failed to receive a prize in former years by rea- 

 son of his collar being too small or too large, or for some other defect in the 

 harness. Throat-latches too tight, and inside reins too long, in the case of 

 pairs, are also common defects. 



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 re- 

 spect to bridles and other parts in which great strength is not required. 

 Brass frontlets, unnecessary rings, tassels, plumes and other ornaments 

 should not be used. 



The single harness approved by the Association and shown in a photo- 

 graph printed in this catalogue weighs only 58 pounds, collar and all, and 

 it is big cnotigh for any 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. 



DRIVERS' BADGES. 



This year the certificates formerly awarded to drivers in certain cases 

 will be discontinued, and instead a handsome medal or badge, to be. worn on 

 the person, will be given to every driver wdio shows -in the parade, in good 

 condition and serviceably sound, the same horse or horses shown bv him in 

 the parade of the year before. (In the case of foin--horse teams, ii will be 

 sufficient if three of the horses were shown by him the previous year.^) 



A gold badge will be given to the most meritorious driver, all things consid- 

 ered ; and silver badges will be given to the ten who rank next. 



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