PREFACE. 



Being a member of the Riding Committee of tlie New 

 York Riding-Club, and finding that it would be a great 

 convenience and advantage to have some work on Ring- 

 riding as a reference and guide for the use of the club in 

 general, and the committee and riding-master in particular, 

 I tried to find such a book ; but, although there are quite a 

 number of publications on the subject of horseback-riding 

 and horse-training, I could not find anything of the kind 

 desired. It then occurred to me that I might fill the void, 

 and I have tried to do so to the best of my ability. I hope 

 the result of my efforts will prove of benefit to fellow-riders, 

 and especially to clubs and classes organized for improve- 

 ment in ring-riding. 



