Introduction. 



There has been a great demand in recent years 

 for an authoritative treatise on the "Care and 

 Training of Trotters." The only books on the 

 subject are out of date. We have endeavored to 

 fill this demand. 



This book does not represent the ideas of one 

 man, as in past treatises, nor of a few men, but 

 of many. Practically all the leading authorities 

 have kindly collaborated with four members of 

 the editorial staff of "The Horseman," during a 

 period of about six months, in the preparation of 

 this work. 



The authorities listed herein have assisted either 

 by letter, personal interview, or in an editorial 

 capacity, to the contents of this book. We desire 

 to extend our thanks to all. Quotations have been 

 made, in a few instances, from the works of 

 Charles Marvin and John Bradburn, but credit 

 is given each case. 



The Publishers. 



