(2) "Authorised" stallions, which receive no premium, 

 but whose progeny are eligible to compete at shows subsidised 

 by the State. They were — 



Thoroughbreds, Arabs and Anglo-Arabs ... 23 

 Not Thoroughbreds ... ... ... ... 28 



Draught ... ... ... ... ... 202 



253 



(3) "Accepted" stallions, which have nothing to 

 recommend them but a certificate of freedom from roaring 

 and intermittent opthalmia. In 1904, 7,629 stallions were 

 accepted by the committees charged with the duty of 

 examination. 



During the year 1904 the "Approved" stallions 

 performed 75,717 services, and the "Authorised" stallions 

 1 1,945. No record is kept of the coverings by the third class, 

 the "Accepted" stallions. 



There is only one Government stud farm. This is at 

 Pompadour, where sixty mares are kept. 



English Thoroughbred, Arab and Anglo-Arab horses only 

 are bred at Pompadour, and the farm is only a small factor in 

 the general scheme of breeding. Improvement is sought 

 principally through the provision of good stallions. 



Bounties are also given for brood-mares, filly foals, and 

 as prizes for horse-breaking at public competitions. These 

 measures encourage owners to retain possession of the best 

 breeding-stock for the benefit of the nation, and stimulate 

 endeavour among the people to achieve skill as horse masters. 



In every breeding district in France shows are held at 

 which the young stock are exhibited and are awarded prizes. 

 The two-year-olds are led and the three-year-olds are shown 

 mounted. 



The judges are officials connected with the neighbouring 

 studs and one or two representatives of the head office of 

 State Haras in Paris. 



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