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HOME AND FARM MAGAZINE SECTION Advocate Colt Shows for Oregon 10 In the following Article aperlnliste of the Oregon Agricultural College point out the value, both to farmers and townspeople, of annual Spring colt (Jinn-it aiid advise tuelr adoption lu Oregon. Step In holding such a show are clearly discussed. Special to Farm Magazine. IN view of the exceptionally great interest in horses and the pros pect tor a strong demand at good prices for horses of desirable type, no better time could be found to es tablish the annual Spring colt shows, so popular and helpful In the East ern States, as a regular Oregon event. This plan of fostering the good-horse propaganda has so many advantages that it is not possible more than to name some of them with the hope that this will start owners and others to thinking on the subject, which will doubtless re sult in defiaite action. Of course the main thing to be gained by colt shows Is the improve ment of horses. This improvement will be brought about by implanting in horsemen higher Ideals of the gen eral and the special purpose horses, by acquainting them with the char acteristics of colts that grow into horses of desirable types, by In structing them In methods designed to secure better horses, and by cre ating a strong public sentiment in favor of really good horses. Public Untrained. Undoubtedly one of the greatest hindrances to the development of pure-bred and high-grade horses Is lack of general appreciation of good horses, due in a large measure to the fact that the public is untrained in the observation and use of the best types. The practice of annual colt shows would go far toward correct ing te fault and do much to educate the public to an understanding and appreciation of the noblest of farm animals. All of these things would tend to create among farmers and horsemen a strong incentive to pro duce the best types, which can be done by keeping good brood mares and breeding them to sires of high quality and breeding, shunning those of inferior and mixed types. It has been found that the colt show is also an important factor in strengthening and directing social and business activities. It is an ef fective means of bringing farmers from different parts of the commu nity together, when they may confer on subjects of mutual Interest, espe cially those related to the horse busi ness. It brings large bodies of the rural population Into town, where firmer relations are established be tween the farmers and the business men of the town, and it fosters the principle of patronizing home indus tries, both by farmers and merchants. Primary Interest to Owners, And the families of the visitors and of the residents of the town come to know each other better, greatly to the advantage of both classes. Even the young people mingle freely, and especially in smaller towns learn to value each other before the power to do so is weakened by prejudice. While it has been proved that colt shows are of great value to the peo ple generally, it remains true that they are of primary and greatest In terest to stallion owners and farm ers; therefore the duty of organizing and carrying on the work in connec tion with them rightly belongs to these two classes of citizens. Perhaps the most difficult step is tho first one creating an interest in and a demand for the colt show. Those who are interested may do this by calling a meeting of their own people and talking over the situation fully. A temporary chairman may be appointed and committees select ed to attend to the various phases of the work. These committees should canvass the situation thoroughly among the horse owners and the business men. As the inventory of possible mate rial for the show progresses and as the committees learn just what ma terial will be available, classes may be established and conditions for en try and awards agreed upon. Then the work of publicity should begin to get the attention and support of the business men and public gener ally. Value of Advertising. In thl3 campaign one of the most potent forces will be the newspapers. Newspaper men stand unfailingly by public enterprises of this kind and help them along both editorially and by many and frequent announce ments in their news columns. Nor should the advertising columns of the local papers be overlooked in promoting this enterprise and others of like kind, since they not only yield a fine profit on the Investment, but they also lend a business-like air to the affair that goes far to convince the public of the responsibility and standing of the management. By these means and by semi-public meet ings the public is made acquainted with the aim and character of the colt show, and public interest is aroused. The success with which this pre liminary work has been accomplished will depend more largely upon the character of the general manager than upon any other one thing. Un less this manager is both enterpris ing and resourceful the work will euffer in all stages. He must have executive ability, and in order to in sure harmony in carrying out the various plans adopted it is generally advisable to let him select his own assistants. Under such management as may thus be provided not only will the show succeed in all its de partments but it will become so pop ular that it will be in demand through the succeeding years. Suitable Prizes. Having established the classes to be entered, the committee can then go to the business men and stallion owners " and solicit suitable prizes. Since it is desirable to Interest as many horse growers as possible in the show, the number and suitability of prizes are of more importance than their actual value. It is suggested in this connection by Carl N. Ken nedy, 0. A. C. horse specialist, that the prize list- should provide for so wide a range of classes that every colt ,in the community could be shown. Great care will be required to arrange the lists so that each class will be filed and still not over crowded. The aim should be to have every prize won by actual competition, none going by default. Professor Kenne dy recommends three or more prizes for each class, with ribbons for two lower positions. Announcements to this effect will encourage all colt owners to try for some recognition, and the act of awarding the large number of recognitions will help al lay the disappointment of those who fall to get first place. That stallion owners offer special prizes, Buch as free breeding service for colts, is also recommended by Professor Kennedy. This costs the stallion owners less than cash, but is really wortu more to the breeders. An extra special prize is often suc cessfully offered by a stallion owner for the best four colts sired by his stallion. Sweepstakes Urideslrable, Sweepstakes prizes for colts of any breed are not advised since it often arouses unprofitable discussion as to the relative merits of the different standard breeds. In general, it is thought best to keep the breeds and the sexes strictly separate, and to keep the pure-breds and grades dis tinct. It is unwise to cause an in ferior pure-bred to go into Competi tion with the superior grade, since awarding the prize to the grade may serve to give a wrong impression of the value of pure-breds. On the other hand, if the pure-bred wins, the victory is taken as a matter of course and does no real good to the cause of better horses. When the day for holding the show arrives, everything needs to be in shape for the exercises of the day. Tho competitors should be called to gether some time before the show is to start and fully instructed by the executive as to the purposes and methods of the various features of the show, and given some instruc tions in preparing for fgture shows. This may be followed by an educa tional talk by the judge. Start With Parade. The actual show may be started off by a street parade of the animals to be exhibited. The colts should be handled carefully so as to avoid mis haps and display them to the best advantage. Judging should be start ed right after dinner so that all ani mals will have been inspected and placed before 4 o'clock. Prizes should be awarded promptly so that owners may get away for their homos In good season. The show may be closed with a parade of the winners. Or, If thought best, an evening meeting and banquet may be held, farmers and town people get ting together and listening to talks from leading citizens, possibly elect ing qfflcers for the following year. The services of a good Judge are an absolute necessity in order to do (Concluded on Page 14.) His daily companion for over 40 years r Nature's gift to man perfected in good old STAR has made chewing one of the great customs of America Wilsons Auction House 106-8 First St. (Near Morrison St.), POKTLAM), OllUGOV Largest Auction House on the Coast Dealers In I'lanoN, Organ, C-rnphn-phonm. All Hindu of Honwehold Furniture, Carpet, Itnnjre, Ktc. AUCTION SALES Held Every MO.DAV, WKllM-JSIlAY, FRIDAY AT 10 A. M. 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