VUl INTKODUCTION. 



of a proper method will give to every 

 one comparative immunity from the 

 dangers that attend horsemanship. 

 A schooled-horse, confiding in his 

 master and obedient to the spur, is 

 not apt to try his powers in rebel- 

 lion; and when in hand and properly 

 gathered he will recover from a mistake 

 that might otherwise prove disastrous. 



In these papers I have endeavoured 

 to present a system of riding and 

 training by which the pupil may 

 become his own master. 



For many years I have been school- 

 ing horses for my recreation, and I 

 have had advice and instruction fi'om 

 some of the most accomplished horse- 

 men of our day. In particular I owe 

 my acknowledgments to Mr. Joseph 



