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ment and supervision, it is commendaoie, that possible dangers should 

 not be ignored, and the most prophylactic principles empldyed. > 



The historical d j velopement of the art of riding, is closely connected 

 with the domestication of the horse, and the history of the same, as far 

 as it could be traced from traditional sources and which offers many 

 interesting points of information. 



In his work on the training of the horse, Xenophon ( over 2000 years 

 ago) shows, that even then, the pliable horse had been recognized as that 

 which more willingly yields to subordination, than the rigid and inflexi- 

 ble. Certain methods are clearly demonstrated in this book, which 

 serve to make the horse docile and obedient. 



We would ask: Is it not possible to give new life and distinction to 

 this beautiful art ? Does the educated world of to-day miscomprehend 

 the noble qualities of the horse ? Is the horse but a means -of transporta- 

 tion ? Does it not merit our love and careful attention, if it is entrusted 

 with our life ? 



Look upon the beautiful form of a ■well bred horse, recognize its ex- 

 cellent talents and qualities, and you will treat it with more patience and 

 consideration, and try to exact from it by careful training, that, which 

 will move you to gratitude and joy. 



Is there a more beautiful enjoyment for young and old, an exer- 

 cise more beneficial to body and mind, than riding on a good horse ? 



Let us try and cultivate the art on horseback in a higher sense , 

 and not shrink from a thorough going contemplation, which only 

 seemingly requires more time, but increases in interest and attractive in. 

 formation, and gives us the highest satisfaction, the more we obtain of 

 the knowledge of horsemanship. 



Love for the horse will help to attain success. 



E. C. VON GrlLLMASN 



