10 Centaur; 



of the world are convincing proofs that his humble endeavours 

 have not been in vain, but, on the contrary, that they have 

 been productive of much practical good ; and he trusts that by 

 this popular or cheap edition of his work many persons who 

 could not aflford to purchase the higher-priced book may 

 now be enabled to procure a copy, and permanently profit 

 by the perusal and study of its contents. If a man can only 

 succeed in convincing a horse that he is its friend, and has 

 no intention of rough usage, or to hurt it, then the horse 

 will do anything for such a man; and the Author^s object is 

 to show his readers how to win and retain the ready 

 confidence of the horse, and, at the same time, to preserve 

 its health, and keep it and the *'turn out" generally in 

 proper condition ; which means ease and comfort for the 

 driver, as well as the probability of greater freedom from 

 accident. 



Although the present edition is much lower in price than 

 the preceding editions, yet it will be found to contain the 

 same original matter and many lines added, in harmony 

 with the times. It has also been carefully revised, and 

 recent discoveries and reliable opinions touched upon. One 

 novel feature in the present edition, and one which will be 

 found both edifying and amusing, is the introduction of what 

 might be aptly termed a " Shakesperian chapter " on the 

 horse and its belongings. 



The fact is well known that the " Great bard of Avon" — 

 who wrote '* Not for an age, but for all time " — was a 

 careful student of both Nature and Art ; and many oj 

 the quotations in the chapter referred to will prove how 

 carefully and correctly he had studied the character of this 

 noble animal the horse ; and how thoroughly he understood 

 all that was necessary to its comfort and convenience. 



The interest and value of this work will be furthur 

 enhanced by the addition of a chapter devoted to useful 

 inventions and practical discoveries, so that persons in want 

 of articles connected with the horse may see where he can 

 be suppKed; and, where the Author has had an opportunity 



