There are many branches of horsemanship and horse-training. In order to excel in any branch we must have method and a combination of theory and practice. It has been the author's duty as an instructor at the Cavalry School to study the subject thoroughly, and in placing his experience and methods before the public he is voluntarily giving away valuable knowledge.

A portion of this book was written by the author at my request and published in the Cavalry Journal as part of a series on horse-training, which appeared in the numbers published in 1912.

I heartily commend these pages to my brother officers, and feel sure that they will be read with equal interest by all horsemen, whether military or civilian.

J. Vaughan, Colonel Commandant Cavahy School.

Netheravon, May 15, 1913.