CONTENTS. 



PART I. 



The Horseman, containing Plain Practical Rules for 

 Riding, and Hints to the reader on the Selection of Horses. 



Introductory Remarks, 1 



CHAPTER I. 



Section I. The Points of the Horse Explained, . . 3 



CHAPTER n. 



Section I. Horse Equipments, - , . . .11 



« n. The Bridle, 13 



" in. The Bit, 14 



" IV. The Bit and its Various Parts, ... 24 



CHAPTER III. 



Section I. On the Conformation of the Horse, . . 30 



" II. To Hold the Horse, 31 



" III. To Lead the Horse, 31 



" IV. To Vault on the Horse, .... 32 



" V. To Vault off the Horse, .... 32 



" VI. To Mount the Horse with the aid of Stirrups 33 



