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Prize horses at the Horse Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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Prize horses at the Horse Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Prize horses at the Horse Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865. 'We give (Nos. 1 and 2) the portraits of Quicksilver and Young Norfolk Phenomenon, the first and third prize roadsters...No 3, Lady Florence, was allowed to be the belle of the horse part of the show...Robin, the cob (No. 4), is from that lucky Cumberland stable of Mr. Percy, which seems to carry everything before it all over England...Mr. Houck's pair of grey Turkish Arabs quite bore the stamp of their nationality in their dish faces, large eyes, and peculiarly arched crests. They were fifteen hands high, and imported from Russia...Mr. Aysford's match ponies, No. 6, took the second prize in their class, and were duns with white manes; and the judges made no mistake when they selected the dark chestnut Billy, a very good one (No. 7), to head the class of ponies under twelve hands. The victory of Polly (No. 10), was much enhanced by the fact that she was placed before Mr. Harvey Farquhar's Minnie Warren, one of the handsomest and best stepping ponies in Rotten-row...Prince of Wales (No. 8), not one of those monsters we see at Howden and elsewhere, but with quality for ever, and at present not more than fifteen three. Brown Stout (No. 9), came with a Pytchley character'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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Elegance and power on full display, this photograph captures the prize horses of Islington's Agricultural Hall in all their glory. Taken in 1865, it showcases a stunning array of equine excellence, with each horse boasting its own unique characteristics.
At center stage are Quicksilver and Young Norfolk Phenomenon, two roadsters that took home first and third prizes respectively. Nearby, Lady Florence steals the show with her regal presence, while Robin from Mr. Percy's Cumberland stable proves to be a dark horse (pun intended) in his class.
Meanwhile, Mr. Houck's pair of grey Turkish Arabs transport viewers to exotic lands with their striking features and Russian heritage. And let's not forget the pint-sized ponies - Aysford's match ponies took home second prize, while Billy proved himself to be a dark chestnut gem among his peers.
As for Polly, her victory was all the more sweet given she outshone Mr. Harvey Farquhar's Minnie Warren in their class. And finally, Prince of Wales and Brown Stout round off this impressive lineup with their own special charm - quality that shines through despite being a mere 15 hands high (or thereabouts).
This photograph is a true masterpiece from the era, capturing not just the beauty but also the spirit of competition and excellence at Islington's Horse Show in 1865.
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