NOTICE TO SPECTATORS. 



In nianv cases imperfections, not always visil)le to .^iiectators at the re- 

 viewing stand, very pro])erIy prohibit the giving- of a prize or a ribbon of 

 high grade to a particular horse. The horses pass the reviewing stand at a 

 walk, and at that gait a slight lameness would not l)e disclosed, whereas the 

 Judges would have detected it when the horses were shown to them at a trot. 

 Moreover, defects in harnessing, sores or galls under the harness, and other 

 imperfections, not always ai)parent. frequently exclude a tine horse, or team 

 of horses, from high honors. It should be remembered, too, that in this Ex- 

 hibition age counts in fav^r <>f a h<irse, and green horses are discriminated 

 against. 



THE JUDGES. 



If the principles upon which the prizes are awarded be kept in mind, 

 the Association believes that there will be verv little dissatisfaction with the 

 decisions of the Judges. Increasing care has been taken each year in the 

 selection of them, and the Association is confident that its Judges now form 

 a band of men as competent and impartial as c<:)uld be secured. Their ardu- 

 ous and difficult services are rendered without compensation, although many 

 of them come from distant points, and the Association hereby expresses its 

 gratitude for their orenerous assistance. 



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