We all love Isaak Walton's talks about fish or John Burroughs's es- 

 says on birds; in the same spirit is this delightful book of Col. Dodge's. 

 ... It is a familiar chat of a man who knows all about horsemanship 

 and can tell you how to mount or ride, what saddle or bridle to use, 

 and, at the same time, touch upon life in the saddle with words which 

 will make your blood tingle. — Saturday Evening Gazette (Boston). 



It consists of a series of essay-like chapters written in a lively, 

 chatty, conversational manner which makes it charming reading. The 

 advice is full of hints and suggestions to the experienced horseman as 

 well as of instructions of the utmost value to the new initiate in the 

 equestrian art. We are in sympathy with the author before the first 

 page is turned. — Yak Literary Magazine (New Haven). 



The volume consists of a most charming series of chats about horses 

 and horsemanship by a man who is thoroughly in the spirit of his sub- 

 ject, and who is not a hidebound partisan of any school of equestrian- 

 ism, holding to the catholic belief that there are good riders in every 

 land and in tvexy species of saddle. — Army and Navv journal (New 

 York). 



It abounds in excellent suggestions, the fruit of sound experience, 

 accurate observations, and good common sense. It is an excellent 

 book for the amateur. Withal it is told in a pleasant, easy way, as if 

 it had been written in the saddle instead of at the desk. — Christian 

 Register (Boston), 



Col. Dodge combines to an altogether uncommon degree the merit 

 of a close acquaintance with and real enthusiasm in his subject, and 

 the quality of a trained literarian. The aspiring equestrian will gain 

 instruction from the lips of a masterly instructor. — Christia?i Union 

 (New York). 



Col. Dodge has given the beginner in the art of horsemanship the 

 best possible introduction to his pleasurable task. The author has 

 had a much wider store of practical experience in horsemanship than 

 his predecessors in this field of instruction. — New York Evening Post. 



The practical horseman cannot fail to admire the firm, easy seat 

 which the beginner will do well to copy. " Patroclus " is ably de- 

 scribed, and, if up to what is said of him, must be a gem of the first 

 water. — Neiv York Times. 



One who has had some experience in the saddle will derive from it 

 the same sort of profit and entertainment which might be expected 

 from an accomplished, observant, clear-headed, and good-natured com- 

 panion on the road. — New York Tribune. 



Col. Dodge rode his horse at the time the photographs were taken, 

 and his skill in horsemanship is exhibited by a seat that was undis- 

 turbed by even the most violent exertions of his steed. — Sporting and 

 Dramatic News (London). 



