410 THE BEST HORSEMEN 



an intelligent horseman. If you want to select a score of 

 men who, after short practice at every style, could show 

 the best performance in racing, hunting, polo - playing, 

 road - riding, herding, cavalry drill or work, escort duty, 

 fantaslya riding, or in any of the usual pleasures or duties 

 of the Occident or the Orient, these men are far and away 

 easier to find in the States than in any country where the 

 influence of the Arabian is still predominant. 



