CONTENTS 



CHAPTER I 



author's introduction 



Aims and Scope of the Work — Acknowledgments 



CHAPTER II 



HISTORY OF THE HORSE 



Earliest Knowledge of the Horse — Biblical References — Classical References — The Horse at the Time 

 of the Roman Invasion — At the Time of the Conquest — In More Modern Times — Various Breeds 

 Considered — The Horse in Geology — Etymology of the Horse — Geological Position of the Horse — 

 The Equine Machine Described ............ 4 



CHAPTER III 



PSYCHOLOGY OF THE HORSE 



The Horse's Mind — The Horse's Memory — Outward Signs — Superiority of Man — Obedience — Re- 

 actions — Caresses — Associations — Punishment — Fear — Principles of Training — Circus Horses — 

 Cruelty of Horse Dealers ............. H 



CHAPTER IV 



FOODS AND FEEDING— EXERCISE AND TRANSPORT 



Introductory — The Digestive Organs — Composition and Values of Foods — Appetite — ^Watering — Con- 

 ditioning Horses — Conditioning Foods and Powders — Exercise — Lending Horses — Horses in 

 Camp — Transport — Swimming Horses .......... 27 



CHAPTER V 



GROOMING AND STABLE MANAGEMENT 



Theory of Grooming the Skin — Hair — Exfoliation of Skin and Hair — Winter Care of Horse — ^Testing 

 Proper Grooming — Grooming Requisites — Care of Legs — Clothing — Bedding — Sanitation in the 

 Stable — Care of Feet — Foot Dressing — Clipping — When to Trim Horses — Banging and Thinning 

 the Tail— Hogging — Regrowing Manes — Plaiting Manes and Tails — Mane and Tail Diseases and 

 their Treatment — Causes of Rubbing Tails ......... 48 



