X PKEFACE. 



aucl unnecessary ; but keen and extended observa- 

 tion, carried on as opportunity offered, amongst all 

 classes and in many countries and climates, lias 

 given me an insight into the want of reasoning 

 exhibited by men of every station in dealing with 

 the noble and willing inmates of the stable, and 

 has assisted in suggesting the necessity for just 

 such ABC instructions as are herein presented 

 by the Public's very humble servant, 



"MAGEXTA."* 



* The soubriquet by whicli the Author is known in his regi- 

 ment. 



