First published in 1852, this revolutionary book on horsemanship introduced a new method of training horses based on the principles of balance, collection, and lightness. Developed by the author, a celebrated French riding master, this approach challenged traditional methods of horse training and inspired a generation of riders and trainers. With detailed explanations and illustrations, this book remains an essential reference for anyone interested in the art and science of horse riding. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.