PREFACE. 



The Author has not much to say by way of Preface. A. 

 portion of the material contained herein has been contributed 

 by practical Horsemen and Veterinarians of the highest 

 standing in the United States. It contains much of the 

 kindly wisdom of John Tucker and the gentle thought of 

 Harriet Biggie as they have been displayed in the pages of 

 the Farm Journal. Much space has been given to the 

 humane Training of the Horse, to his proper Housing and 

 Feeding, to the Care of his Feet, and to the Education of the 

 Colt. The Author is fully conscious of the incompleteness 

 of the work, of its imperfections and omissions ; but he has 

 done the best he could in the space allotted, and hopes his 

 book will be of permanent value to all into whose possession 

 it may come. 



JACOB BIGGLE. 



ELM WOOD FARM. 



