24 THE ART OF TAMING HORSES. 



the next day, when Mr. Goodenough, more suo, claimed 

 the benefit of the victory. 



Several ladies have succeeded famously in horse- 

 taming ; but they have been ladies accustomed to horses 

 and to exercise, and always with gentlemen by, in case 

 a customer proved too tough. 



Before concluding this desultory but necessary intro- 

 ductory sketch of the rise, progress, and success of the 

 Earey system, it will be as well, perhaps, for the benefit 

 of lady readers, to give a personal sketch of Mr. Earey, 

 who is by no means the athletic giant that many 

 imagine. 



Mr. Earey is about thirty years of age, of middle 

 height, and well-proportioned figure, wiry and active 

 rather than muscular his complexion is almost effemi- 

 nately fair, with more colour than is usually found in 

 those of his countrymen who live in the cities of the 

 sea-coast. And his fair hair, large gray eyes, which only 

 light up and flash fire when he has an awkward customer 

 to tackle, give him altogether the appearance of a Saxon 

 Englishman. His walk is remarkably light and springy, 

 yet regular, as he turns round his horse; something be- 

 tween the set-up of a soldier and the light step of a 

 sportsman. Altogether his appearance and manners 

 are eminently gentlemanly. Although a self-educated 

 and not a book-educated man, his conversation, when 

 he cares to talk, for he is rather reserved, always dis- 

 plays a good deal of thoughtful originality, relieved by 

 flashes of playful humour. This may be seen in his 

 writing. 



It may easily be imagined that he is extremely popu- 

 lar with all these with whom he has been brought in 

 contact, and Las acquired the personal friendship of 



