directly connected with the subject in hand, and whose 

 sole object is, and whose wish and ambition has always 

 been, to alleviate the risks and labours of the horse 

 owners, and the too frequent administration of un- 

 necessary punishment to the noblest of animals, and 

 man's universal favourite. 



At the same time the writer is fully conscious of the 

 fact that the ground has been frequently trodden before, 

 but he has never found the one real want, namely, a little 

 less Theoretical, and a little more Practical writing upon 

 this very important subject.* 



In the work undertaken I shall endeavour to 

 place before my readers, ideas and experiences, in " plain, 

 simple, and unvarnished language," being fully confident 

 of the good-will and indulgence which will be shown 

 towards me in this my first " Turn Out" 



I am, 



Your obedient Servant, 



E. W. GOUGH, M.R.S.P.C.A. 



PARK HALL HOUSE, 



WALSALL, 1878. 



* It is said that the practical man cannot be a literary man. Should this 

 apply somewhat to the present publication, the Author will rejoice, providing his 

 aim is attained, namely, more thoughtful care for, and less inattention to, the 

 Horse and its surroundings. 



