The Devon County Agricultural Show: Horses: … Coming to three-year-old geldings and fillies, we find that another Crediton filly managed to meet the requirements of the judges, and take the first place; though not by any means did the animal seem to be in the pink of perfect condition. A march larger and decidedly stronger looking mare, the property of Mr. Henry Pinsent, of Doddiscombsleigh, got second place, many presumably good judges amongst irresponsible onlookers being somewhat taken aback at the decision which did not place her at the top of the score. A bay mare sent by the Earl of Devon, with many telling points about her took a third. …
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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894