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" Pony " class ; but he was under the stipulated height, 14 hands 2 inches. 
Should this class not be limited to 13 hands 2 inches or 14 hands V 
Class 13. First three good, No. 1 being a very superior mare — the rest far 
from a bright lot. 
Class 14. Nothing very grand in this lot. 
Class 15. Only one shown, and not bad of her class, and considering her 
age " over 25." 
Class 22. A fair average lot, and well grown, without any perfect — the 
first ' two being on the hig side, and No. 3 rather " Harness." The reserved 
number also was a useful looking mare, and some might just have put her 
third. 
Class 23. The four placed, a very good lot of weight-carriers, though 
they might all have been improved a little in qiudity. 
Class 25. A very sorry lot — the first two having very good action when 
going fast, though otherwise far from perfect. 
Kelloe Mains, Edrom, N.B., 2nd August, 1870. 
Dear Sir, — I prefix my Report of Oxford. Until I received Mr. Jenkins 
letter of the 29th, I thought the Judges collectively would make their report. 
The prefixed is entirely my own, and for which the other Judges are in no way 
responsible. 
I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, 
Z>. B. Davies, Esq. Eodekt Calder. 
Westgate, South Lincolnshire, 1st August, 1870. 
Dear Sir, — I am desired by Mr. Jenkins to forward to you my Report of 
the classes judged by me at Oxford. It was agreed by my colleagues and my- 
self that Mr. Calder should send our report ; however, I do not hesitate to 
make a few brief remarks, but think that you had better not make use of them 
before you see what our joint report is. Class 7. was a large muster of 
horses of very high order and great merit. Class 8, Nos. 66 and 70 were 
both fine movers ; 70 is a gentleman's horse, with rather too much neck and 
too short in his ribs. Class 9, Nos. 74 and 75 were two very handsome 
ponies, with perfect trotting action, such as are rarely to bo met with. 
Class 13, Nos. 109 and 111, stout average mares; No. 113, a nice even- 
made mare of medium substance, with quality, and a good mover. Class 14, 
No. 129, a strong built mare, with fine action ; No. 131, a very nice mare, full 
of quality and action, too small. Class 24, No. 192, a stout mare, with 
quick stout action ; No. 194, a rare sort, and if she has got good manners, what 
any judge would select for his own riding ; No. 199, a pretty hglit mare, with 
taking action, unfortunately has weak hind legs. The remaining classes I 
would rather not comment upon. The Show was a great success, and ad- 
mirably conducted. 
I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, 
D. JR. Davies, Esq. Samuel Robson. 
We commenced our duties with the Thoroughbred Stallions for getting 
Hunters. At the first glance it appeared to be a great class, but after a 
careful inspection there were not many suitable for the purpose for which they 
were shown, though there were many that ranked high so far as regards pedi- 
gree and racing performances. We had not much difficulty, and were, I think, 
from the first quite unanimous in awarding the first prize to " Knowsley," one 
of the most beautiful and well-jiroportioned horses 1 ever remember seeing : 
his action is very near perfection for a hunter, not showy, but quick and easy, 
moving his hind-legs beautifully. " Laughing Stock " we gave the second 
prize ; he is a very handsome horse, and a fine mover, perhaps a little long on 
the leg, but his greatest defect is, that his hocks are rather small, and too far 
