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The annual horse fair at Horncastle, Lincolnshire, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The annual horse fair at Horncastle, Lincolnshire, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The annual horse fair at Horncastle, Lincolnshire, 1864. View of '...the principal street [during] the annual horse fair, which is one of the most important held in this country. A large assemblage of professional and amateur horsedealers and horsebreeders, owners of coaches and omnibuses, jobmasters, livery-stable keepers, gentlemen sportsmen, and cavalry remount agents, were brought together on this occasion. There was a splendid collection of: harness horses, blood stock, and draught cattle; superior animals for private carriages; hunters; strong, thick-set, active horses, suitable for town vans or carriers' light carts; light-legged horses for public conveyances; well-built horses, for artillery and other military work; heavy cart horses, for brewers or merchants; teams of horses for roadwork and agricultural purposes; aged cart horses; cart colts; saddle horses, handsome cattle for park riding or ladies' saddle; neat cover hacks and clever cobs; handsome weight-carrying ditto; harness cobs and neat ponies; young horses of pedigree, and ditto of Irish blood; hunters of reputation, being good jumpers and possessing speed and staying qualities. A good business was transacted among breeders in brood mares, yearlings, and young blood stock'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures the bustling scene of the annual horse fair at Horncastle, Lincolnshire in 1864. The image provides a glimpse into the vibrant atmosphere of one of the most important horse fairs in the country during that time.
In this snapshot, we see a diverse array of attendees including professional and amateur horsedealers, horsebreeders, owners of coaches and omnibuses, jobmasters, livery-stable keepers, gentlemen sportsmen, and cavalry remount agents all gathered together for this special occasion. The street is lined with an impressive display of horses ranging from harness horses to blood stock to draught cattle.
The variety on display is truly remarkable - from hunters to town vans to light-legged horses for public conveyances. There are also heavy cart horses for brewers or merchants as well as teams of horses for roadwork and agricultural purposes. The assortment includes aged cart horses, saddle horses, cover hacks, cobs, ponies and more.
This print not only showcases the beauty and strength of these magnificent animals but also highlights the thriving business transactions taking place among breeders during this event. It serves as a valuable historical record capturing a moment in time when horse trading was at its peak.
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