PREFACE 



Since publishing my first book in 1864, comprising only 64 pages, I 

 have made many important improvements, until it is now conceded that 

 my system of Educating Horses, is the simplest and most practical in 

 the world. To harmonize with my work, I have found it necessary to 

 repeatedly revise and enlarge it, making it comprise many times the 

 ; mount of matter contained in the first. 



My principles of subduing vicious horses constitute an entirely new 

 feature of my success, wholly superseding the throwing-down prmcipie, 

 found to be so valuable by myself and others. 



Included also will be found the most reliable and practical treatment 

 for the care and cure of sick and lame horses, &c. I have expended 

 over ^5,000 in the study of Veterinary Practice alone. 



My unquestioned experience and success, in addition to the value of 

 my equipments, comprising the most beautiful and valuable troupe of 

 Educated Horses in the world, is a guarantee of qualification and res- 

 ponsibility that entitles me to a confidence that cannot be accorded to 

 those who, without reputation or experience, may engage in the busi 

 ness from motives of policy. 



I introduce simple common sense principles that make the successful 

 control of even the wildest and most vicious horses, not only possible, 

 but easy for any one of ordinary strength and intelligence to do, which 

 are as humane as they are effective and valuable. 



D. MAGNER. 



