vi PREFACE: 



The practices in leaping, running at the heads and 

 rings, and pistol firing, are particularly designed for the 

 amusement and instruction of volunteer cavalry. 



In order to preserve the methodical arrangement of the 

 course of instruction, and facilitate the study, some re- 

 marks on the conformation of the horse, his defects and 

 vices, with their remedies, etc., are contained in separate 

 chapters interspersed throughout the work. 



