CONTENTS 



CHAPTER PAGE 



I. Buying 1 



II. Conformation and Action 9 



III. The Model Saddle Horse 30 



IV. The Thoroughbred Versus the Kentucky 



Saddle Horse 41 



V. The Hunter 56 



VI. The Side-Saddle Versus the Cross-Saddle 74 



VII. Hints on Riding 85 



VIII. Jumping 119 



IX. HUxNTING 130 



X. Hunting Abroad 143 



XI. Showing Saddle Horses 159 



XII. Showing Hunters and Jumpers .... 184 



XIII. Suggestions to Horse-Show Managements 194 



XIV. Showing Abroad 200 



XV. Saddles, Bridles, and Other Tack . . . 204 



XVI. Dress 230 



Reference List of Appointments . . . 258 



