methods and with the rapid progress made 

 by his pupils. This result is doubtless 

 due in part to his exceptional experience 

 as an Instructor for a period of nearly forty 

 years, first in the Royal Horse Artillery, 

 next in the 17th Lancers, and afterwards 

 at the Royal Military Colleo-e. The fact 

 should also be mentioned that he was the 

 first promoter of the Islington Tournament 

 and assisted at its earliest meetings. 



Mr. Savigear's patience and kindness in 

 dealino- both with men and horses are 

 notable features of his system and have 

 certainly contributed to his success, while 

 the information which he is able to com- 

 municate on every thino' connected with 

 riding makes him a very interesting 

 mentor. 



Such are some of the considerations 

 which induced me to suggest the prepara- 

 tion of a manual embracing, in small 

 compass, the practical course of instruction 

 pursued at the Earl's Court School, and 

 givmg details that might be helpful to all 

 in the ridins" and o-eneral manao'ement of 

 the horse. 



