FOREWORD 



Friends and riding pupils have 

 frequently asked me where the 

 fundamental principles of horse- 

 back riding might be obtained 

 in brief form and written in 

 simple language. 



Many books, of course, have 

 been w^ritten on the subject of 

 equestrianism but not primarily 

 from the viewpoint of very 

 young riders and beginners. 

 This fact has led to a belief that 

 this book is needed and v/ill be 

 useful to all who are interested 

 in horseback riding as a graceful, 

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