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another thoroughbred named “Stag," were imported. - The colts of these horses were often successful competitors with the progeny of

‘ Rencevalleson the Charlottetown race-course, eighty or ninety years

ago. A stallion named “Revenge” was brought to the Island from Nova Scotia in the year 1855. He was described as a “bay, sixteen ” The first excellent roads- - ters and trotters of this Island were his descendents. 1n the spring of 1859, two ithoroughbreds were imported from England—“Tid- worth” owned by a Mr. Woodman, and “Aurelian,” owned by Mr. Gordon Fitzroy. Both are reported to have done good service to- wards the improvement ‘of the horses of the Island, though their names are now forgotten. ‘ The name of ‘Saladin” is, however, still ' well known through his progeny. He was a thoroughbred imported

from England in 1845. The Royal Agricultural Society, in 1855,

purchased in the United States three horses for breeding purposes, viz., “Sam Slick,” “Telegraph Morgan,” and “Eclipse,” making a good admixture of blood for general purpose horses.

Little was done towards the production of heavy cart horses until 1859. In that year the old Central Agricultural Society im- ported the Clydesdale stallion “Columbus.” It was stated by the late Mr. Charles C. Gardiner that “Columbus" was the first cart stallion of any breed imported to America, excepting one—a Per- cheron—which was brought by a gentleman of Philadelphia from France, the same year.” Than “Columbus" no horse that ever came to the Island made a better record through his stock. He Was chosen in Scotland by Professor Dick and Mr. Law, of the Edinburgh College of Veterinary Surgeons. Concerning him, Mr. Law reported, “The Clydesdale stallion 1 have procured by the assistance of Pro— fessor Dick is a fine specimen of the Clydesdale breed. You will be pleased to observe that the Clydesdale horses are chiefly valued for their steadiness and usefulness in draught. The one sent you is free from vice and possesses that docility of temper which belongs

to the character of the breed.” In 1855, the Royal Agricultural Society imported three English cart horses: “King of the Valley,”

“Farmer’s Glory,” and “Waxwork.” Each of these grand horSes

did good work for Prince Edward Island, giving greater size to many Island horses. The next importation of cart horses was made up of