Master a proven system for training cavalry horses, combining practical method with real-world results.
This edition presents Captain Nolan’s adaptation of Baucher’s lessons, tailored for cavalry use and proven across many horses of different breeds and countries. Learn how to build a horse’s power, lightness, and obedience in a structured, gradual program.
The book explains how to begin, what to expect at each stage, and how to avoid common mistakes. It emphasizes steady progress, humane training, and how to prepare horses quickly for field service without breaking their temper or spirits.
- step-by-step lessons that gradually develop paces, balance, and responsiveness
- techniques for handling restiveness, resistance, and emergencies with calm, effective aids
- principles for building trust, making horses light in hand, and increasing overall performance
- insights on using the system in real-world cavalry training scenarios
Ideal for readers of military training manuals, horse trainers, and riders seeking a disciplined, practical approach to training cavalry horses.