PART I 



CHAPTER I 



EARLY WORKS ON HORSES AND EQUITATION 



Whoever takes the trouble to read the introduc- 

 tion to this book will notice how much has been 

 written about horses ; yet they may not grasp 

 that hitherto nobody has attempted to concen- 

 trate in one volume the experiences of the authors 

 whom Huth indexed. The following pages of 

 "Horses and Horsemen" are an attempt in this 

 direction ; and most gratefully do I acknowledge 

 assistance given by all branches of sporting 

 circles. The Duke of Portland, the Duke of 

 Westminster, Mr. Porter, the recently retired 

 trainer, Mr. H. Moore, the well-known racing 

 vet, Mr. Sapwell, Mr. E. E. Higginson, who 

 breed winners, besides many, many others, too 

 numerous to mention, have all been kindness 

 personified, and given me valuable material com- 

 bined with their practical experience. 



It might, perhaps, from a book-selling point of 

 view be wiser for me to begin with a chapter on 

 the routine of stable-management. I prefer to 

 lead up to this subject, and select as No. i. 

 Horsey literature from classical times up to 

 date. Should anybody disapprove of this method 

 and wish to read about up-to-date hints, there is 



