To the Editor of the "Nonmit-Ciaxa Dany News'
Sin—Mn, J, A. Haves in his recent letters appears to be quite right in many of his statements, and, as we know, he 1s to be looked upon as an authority on riding matters in con-ection with both the China pony Jand the cross-bred pony. When, however, he speaks of this horse-Jminded community, 1 wonder where it exists, because during the 40 years fin which T have been a resident of JShanghai, in particular, T have not yet found more than about two: or [taroc horse-minded men and women Jin. the whole community who knew the very first thing about a horse; they have not the very faintest Idea Jot what either race horse, a hunter, ora hound Jocks Uke, "in which qualification, if they were horse minded, they should be an fait instead of being helplessly and hopelessly_ ignorant.
"Again, 1 rather think Mx. Hayes Jemphasizes a little too much on the [question of speed being the de sider tum in all racing, though T give him full marks for, trying to give on honest opinion, Stamina is. really the elixir of quality in the race horse fas well as in the hunting and hurdle racing horse; without stamina such a horse may just as well at once be discarded for the want of this special racing requirement.
Undoubtedly, 1 feel the good sound Jao Jcross-bred pony of quality is a great Jadvance for speed and racing qual ties over the pure-bred China pony, Jand such ponies should be encouraged long with the China pony, but I rather feel and consider, for the sake of racing supplies of both breed: they should be encouraged together Jenough of both to be available when wanted in their respective spheres of utility.
Your correspondent Tux Sqvint hi to be complimented for his individual horse-mindedness and for trying to keep all and sundry up-to-date, and would like to meet him some day fat the "Horse snd Hound" refreshment apartments and have a good albround "horsey" "aiseusion with Hons ax Hovxo. [Shanghai, Feb. 13.
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