. Chicago Equestrian Association : Organized 1908. Horsemen and horsewomen -- Illinois Chicago; Horses; Horses -- Illinois Chicago. "Mile. Uenise" and "Bunkie" Arriving at Camp Devens "Crabbett" at Ft. Ethan Allen Before the Start "liustcm Bey" and "Crabbett" Arriving at Camp Devens The 1920 Endurance Test for Cavalry Horses By ALBERT W. HARRIS THE second 300-mile ride for the United States Mounted Service Cup was held October 11 to 15, inclusive, over the old course from Fort Ethan Allen, near Burlington, Vermont, to Camp Devens, at Ayer, Mass
. Chicago Equestrian Association : Organized 1908. Horsemen and horsewomen -- Illinois Chicago; Horses; Horses -- Illinois Chicago. "Mile. Uenise" and "Bunkie" Arriving at Camp Devens "Crabbett" at Ft. Ethan Allen Before the Start "liustcm Bey" and "Crabbett" Arriving at Camp Devens The 1920 Endurance Test for Cavalry Horses By ALBERT W. HARRIS THE second 300-mile ride for the United States Mounted Service Cup was held October 11 to 15, inclusive, over the old course from Fort Ethan Allen, near Burlington, Vermont, to Camp Devens, at Ayer, Mass. Stops were made as formerly at Northfield, St. Johnsbury, White River Junction, Vermont, and Concord, New Hampshire, the route being approximately sixty miles between the night stops. Some of the most noted horses in the country, ridden by well-known horsemen, were among the contestants and more interest than ever was taken in the event by the Army and horsemen gener- ally on account of the large number of entries and the particularly difficult conditions. Special interest developed in observing the ability of the horses to carry the extra weight and to negotiate the distance in less time than taken last year. This year each horse carried, including rider and equipment, 245 pounds instead of 200 pounds required last year, and the rules required the course to be covered each day in thirteen hours, with a minimum of nine hours, while last year they were allowed fifteen hours, with a minimum of ten hours. It was not expected that the horses could make as good time this year with the extra forty-five pounds of weight as they did last year, but, to the sur- prise of almost everybody, they made it in less time. For example, the horses winning last year made the route 38. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original
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