XVlll PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION. 



above all, that it will show that, if early initiation 

 in all horse affairs, constant practice, and conse- 

 quent experience, can be admitted as an apology 

 for a work containing hints and advice on such 

 subjects, the intent with which it is written 

 will be taken into the favourable consideration of 

 the public, and plead in extenuation of any defi- 

 ciency there may be in the mode in which it haa 

 been carried out. 



