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 a trial of my abilities as a horseman. I really think I am going on well, that I am in a state of daily amendment and progressive improvement. The questions I have to put to you Sir are so short and simple that I will not divert your attention from them a bit longer, but put them down as they arise—they require nothing but an answer.

QUERIES.

1. What part of my horse must I lay hold of to help me up, for his mane is cut off?

2. If he will turn to the left when I want to go to the right, how can I help it?

3. If he slips his girths, and the crupper is of no use, what will supply its place?

4. Should he tumble down by day-light, whether you think he would in the dark?

5. What a breast-plate is? We have heard of it here, but our Saddler does not know how to make one. The Adjutant of the Militia says it is a sort of armour, to prevent the horse hurting himself by running against a waggon or a wall. But I say it can't be; because the horse's head should be armed, as that would hit the wall first, and prevent his breast receiving any damage. Pray solve this by re-*