The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-06
MIR. ]. s. RAREY, THE HORSE tanner.
His Debut Before am American Asadiey,ee-
An American Cruiser.

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\ An American Cruisex.
New York has a sensation. .srey has arrived
has exhibited his wonderful poweS,, has made a gres
success and viii be the rage AZ the horstmen are
fever of excitement and the geaera publir no hess
rested. Like most Americans, hsrey lad ta., 49,
: cor his reputation, but his 9VS ss"n'-- .
| ,n,o,.o a. lie made his debut in New York al
49, "aen Yesterday afternoon and never was sue
1"Vie marked, decided ana uneauiyocai
! was crowded to its utmost ca,acty, even
o private poAes ana upper ter-tle two theatrical ex
"enes-being filled. Among the audience were a large
hummer OF ladies' and the character of the a.sem.
4 oso was most varied clergmen like the Rev.
Mr.. oevoner, holsenen from Harlem Lane
men about town, merchants from Wall street--srnost
every who owned used horse was in attendance
The impetus given to equine sports by the opening OF the
Central Park has affected alike all classes and the ladies
listened observed yesterday with an attention which
proved how greatly they Interested in and how
well they understood Mr. Rarcys subject In spite of
the disadvantage of an afternoon performance which
generally repes rather than attracts male audience
house was completely ammed and with few exceptions
with an audience Of the very greatest responsibility
The stage was fitted up with a square open en-
closure, fenced in towards the audience with ropes
and towards the wings and of the stage with
straw, and bore a resemblance, as striking as
anything theatrical could be, to a stable yard.
Jua before the curtain Cruiser, the
animal upon whom Rarey rode into notoriety was
brought into the enclosure unblanketed and then re-
moved The audience who caught gimpses of this pre-.
imnary performance through the Sits in the green cur
tan became very impatient and after repeated thunder
storms OF applause the curtain and the stage was
cleared for the lecture exhibition performance which
ever may be caedfor it partakes OF the character
of all three and is whal so unique that new name will
have to be invented for it, 1t as il Robinson or Nell
vile should come forward explain the principles of his
proceed with the performance.
MIR. RAREY's APPEARANCE
was, of course, enthusiastically applauded He
down towards the footights, bowling and
smiling pleasantly, and appeared medium sized,
slim, well built, not very powerful man. with a
very pale mild intellectual face with light whskers aud
moustache, la miitoire, with manners very un.
assuming and with apparently strong attack of stage
fright. He said
subjects upon which will endcavor explain my sys-
tenn. When went to England and exhibited there the
Immediately wrote to lord dorchester about the horse
and he replied that the horse could not be brought me-
but that must come to him. ! did go to him. The
horse had not been out of his box for three years brick
stable had to be built for him. and he would have been
shot, but he was the last Of race of splendid blood
him il possible. ] found that by his biting
and kicking he had injured himself that
he could not be taken of his box, and so had
to wait for his recovery. went down TO him quiet
y and unknown but somehow the papers got hold Of it,
and everybody said that dared not go near Cruiser
Under this had to remain three weeks, and then was
able to take him to London. will now show you
CRUISER.
Cruisers appearance hailed with great applause.
lie is q fine large Stallion color dark bay, form almost
perfection, but eye full of fire spirit. There"
said Mr.. Rarey, exhibiting them, care the collar and
muzze which Cruiser used 10 They placed them
upon him by letting rope down through the roof Of his
STALL fastening under his neck and raising him off his
fore feet This is the first time he has been the stage
in this country We have had rehearsal instead
Of kicking, as he used, he will las you see) give
his foot like gentleman" (Applause)
Mr.. Rarcy and his subject walked several times
the enclosure and finally came 10 a stand still when
said 'These two straps all that used TO this
horse" moment and one Of the straps, dexterousy
placed upon the fore leg, reduced the quadrupcd to
tripod The second strap was as quickly Topped around
the other fore foot and drawn through the belyband
Cruiser took step forward Mr. Rarey pulled the second
strap, and the animal was on his knees to his master
who fell beside him. and rising began pulling his head
backwards and forwards. Up jumped Cruiser like mad
and quick as flash Mr. Rarey crawled out of danger
Before the frightened stable boys could away Rarey
had his horse again at the ootghts, and pointing to
injured hs hp and is Unusually resVe and ii at
You see he will not allow himself to be dragged about
have not laid hands ON him before, except when took
him from his box since left the Crystal Palace Lon
don. will not ceain you longer with him, rs ] have
several other untamed horses ready (Applause.)
NERVOUS FULLER
After brief interval Mr. Rarey reappearcd with ne
well shaped large white horse apparently OF the Messcn
ger blood This said he, is not very vicious horse.
His owner says that be is and great pucr.
him first, because wish to demonstrate and explain
my system together, and could not do this with q
updarg tapdin thQ bQyi
me. The horses mind governs his actions Fear makes
him run away; anger makes him fight Rough breaking
does horse no good. We must teach him like child.
Rough breaking, as we call it, only makes him do What
he don't want TO- They try TO catch him this way (oac
Just bad to catch him by the face il would be
to catch your friends by the face But Sec You
ness Take ii in your arms; put it under yonr
arms put in your pocket II it large enough. TO
the delight of all Mr. Rarey fondcd the animal moment
before SO full Of nervous anger) They will take after
you, and follow You. All horses are so. You should
speak pleasantly, and even look pleasantly for them
daughter and applause which Mr.. karey checked BY
begging the audience to remain quiet while the horses
upon the stage as II distracted their atention
Now never saw this horse before; he is stranger TO
me, and yet you see he follows me about Chic horse
ran after Mr. Rarey eagerly The owner says ne y
npon the driver can lead him by straw. This Mr
Rarey did, amid subdued applause) horse will obey
light rather than hard pull Suppose yon try tomake
making II hard instead Of soft. You make
the mouth more scnstve than nature made IL. Horses
sn over the world; because men will hold
them pull the jaw of. Now, in break.
ing all horses will try their strength against you.
After YOU have bent the leg and thrown the horse upon
his lnecs never throw him over; let him go himself
Mr. Rarey turned bis attention to the horse which
had been standing quietly beside him all the while and
contnued:-There Is system in taking up the leg Run
your hand down thus Gllus,ratine); bear upon his
Shoulder that relieves the foot let the foot lie lightly in
your hand-dont clutch II. Che strap was fastened.
and the horse limped about on three legs) You now
teach him several very important lessons First that he
ia worry hell On m he
Sometimes put horses in harness this way There is
for all their dislike Of harness at first II you put
harness n horse he will kick to try to get rid
Of II. lie kicks az a wagon for the same Gauge;
and lac does this, not from premeditatcd mischief,
but IRON fear, and az the result OF our ignorance.
re the harness hurts the horses leg, II Is
bad for him not knowing the cause, as II wild beast
had bitten him. and he afraid When again bring the
harness you bring the fear You yourselves again
pass place where dog has bitten you with the conf
dencc you did at first. take horses step at time so
that they cannot hurt me or themselves and so that they