6 PRH^AC^. 



teresting to the student only. 'The real student of horse- 

 training can only be one who enjoys such work. Many 

 officers do not enjoy it, and this book is intended for all. 



In view of the fact that all the methols embodied 

 herein are well-recognized mehods, I trust readers will 

 take for granted that they conform to the mechanical 

 principles, etc., omitted. 



As riding cannot be taught by books, no attempt 

 is made to do' so here. Officers instructed in riding at 

 the Mounted Service School are returned to their reg- 

 iments every year, where, by their example and ability to 

 instruct, they can accomplish far more than any liter- 

 ature on the subject; but where riding, as regards the 

 seat, cannot be readily forgotten, points of training a 

 horse can ; and it is for such as forget, or for such as 

 have had nothing or little to forget, that this book is 

 intended. 



As to riding, it might be of interest, however, to 

 some to note that the following cautions have been found 

 to be a frequent necessity while training horses with en- 

 listed men up : 



