INTRODUCTION. IX 



Merklen, formerly of the French 

 Cavalry Service. From him I learned 

 the method of horse-gymnastics, which, 

 together with much that will, I hope, 

 be new to my readers, I now offer for 

 their consideration. 



How to Use a Horse. 



The whip and the spur are necessary 

 aids in the education of the horse, and 

 in compelling his obedience after he 

 has been trained. The first should 

 be seldom used, the latter never, to 

 inflict punishment. For instance, if a 

 horse rears, the spurs must be employed 

 to force the action of the hind-quarters, 

 and so to drive him forward ; but 

 having brought about that result, they 



