New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-26
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
THB PBRFECT HORSE By wILuAzH, H. sVO W. $50
James r. OsgOOd

TnB PEBFECr HORSE By wIuA-H q. MURRAY. s'O PIP $50
James r. 0sgOod
For the first time in the annals of the Church,
has horsemanship been made the subject Of so rare
homiy that which is presented in this volume TO the
lovers OF the turf by tho gifted preacher Of Parkst
pulpit. Ii also contains enthusiastic explosion oil
equine feeling from Henry Ward Beecher, aud treatise
on the virtues the noble ANIMAL by the distinguished
Massachusetts publicst, the Hon. George d.
Ioring The work needs only poem nom
Iopriellow and an essay from Emerson 10 conr
plete its character literary mosaic In honor
q horse-fesh. The President Of the United eta,es
veuehsaied act Of gracious courtesy W '0
author in meeky accepting the dedication OF the "or
Mr. Murray devotes his brilliant genius chehy 10 '"o
tuheot OF breeding. He is arstocrat IN nis rc'poV
for blood Purity Of is no less essenua 70 sOON
horse than purity OF heart good CHRISTIAN. Feuseo
Is matter Of as much moment in the stuooOK Is Ill Vno
British peerage. A low bred horse Is cohpeuui" VI
original sin. Faulty in structure, vicious lu 'oup
sluggish in action, degraded IN ancestry ne pioSeu
repulsve example a base result frem pase ca"se.
No process OF training can overcome the lhHeren
~ vploar descent But with tine material the author
maintains that the power Of education mas no "sss
Ale limit His directions this subject are aunu"oi0
and appy almost as wen TO the human INFANT as " 'o
horse. From the time the colt is oorp ne shouu NC
Taught 10 look upon man his friend win tne nu
man touch he should early be made TO assocate eessc
and supply for all his wants. Instead Of yels ana
rnde blows he should hear only loving tones from
the attendants mouth, and receive only pet
t1ncs from ms kindly PALM He should Oe
Taught 20 watch for mans entrance 10 Tue
.a as the season OF oy and happiness. The horse has
claim of the heart TO the kindness OF The young
colt is IN some sense a member of the owners house
hold SO the Arab regards him. The beautiful young
thing with its shining and gazee eyes, so full OF
bounding but doce life, is literally his chidrens play
mate With regard to driving the colt after his hrst IN
iation into the mysteries OF the harness, MI Murray
suggestions are sound and orthodox. The young animal
should never be put in q two-wheeled sulKy' Inc
shafts will spring up and down, and produce
unsteadiness of gait. light four-wheeled wagon
"a the hest vehicle. The first lesson TO the
colt is to start of slowly. 1t is well TO have
him get into trot of ms accord. After the hrst
month he can be let little. nice piece OF level
ground should be selected and when he begins TO ft MS
head and feel OF the bit with his jaw, as he Will De
sure 10 do do not restrain him. but let him co. IL Is ms
own affair." and he should enjoy it undisurbed STEADY
him slightly with the rens and after he has gone Tar
enough while he is in full blast, and eager as hound
for the scent take him gently hand and slow him up
Now is the time 10 praise him. Call him pet Names
natter him. reach over and pat him with your hand
He wall understand you perfectly. You cannot drive
him a month without an intelligence springlng up
between him and you.-The special branch OF horse
culture TO which Mr. Murrays work is mainly devoted
will limit the interest IN 1t 10 comparatively narrow
circle Most Of the lovers Of good horses find the amman
ready 10 their hand and need give care TO the pren
inares For persons engaged in the pursuit OF raising
horses for market, the volume viii afford valuable
guide The strong poetieal colorug which the writer
throws around his treatment of the subject VIII DO
them no harm, while It will tempt readers of another
description 10 the perusal OF the His glow of
enthusiasm aud the fire of his language give briliancy
10 a theme which not usually regarded as within the
scope OF polite literature"