THE HOKSE EDUCATOR. 13 



There are now many works before the pubHc on 

 this all important subject, and many different 

 systems taught and practiced which have failed 

 to please the people. And why? First, because 

 tliey have failed to make their theory simple to 

 practice, easy to comprehend, and practicable, 

 many times using cruel means, thereby disabling 

 the animal, rendering him unfit for use. The 

 carrying into practice, of many of these systems 

 is expensive, the article for use difficult to pro- 

 cure, and in the use of them much muscular 

 strength is required. Therefore, seldom tried 

 more than once. I have the advantage over 

 those who have preceded me, of having wit- 

 nessed their failure, have sought to learn the 

 cause, and guard against the same disaster, till 

 I am now able to introduce an improvement 

 over them all. It is not necessary for me to say 

 this. It is testified too by all the best horsemen 

 the country affords. My reputation is so 

 thoroughly established that it is only necessary 



