Horse-Taming.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5913, 27 April 1887, Page 3

Horse-Taming.

SIR ANDREW LE FLEMING'S EXHIBITION. Sir Andrew Le Fleming gave a publicexhibition at TattersalTs last evening of what waß advertised as a new method of horse taming. There was a large attendance of spectators, who appeared to take a lively intereßt in the proceedings, and repeatedly applauded during tbe couree of the exhibition. Mr George King having briefly introduced SirAndrew, stated that the animal to be experimented upon was an unbroken three-year-old filly from his own stud, which had never been handled, and. should afford a thorough test of the new method of taming. Sir Andrew then commenced his operations, which resembled generally tbe system propounded by Professor Sample Bomo years ago, and followed and amplified by several local breakers and writers. The anfrnaL was first thoroughly accustomed to thetouch of a light pole, an experience to which it submitted very readily, and was then dexterously halteied by means of the same instrument. After bridling and carefully handling the animal, Sir Andrewmanaged to drive it round the. ring by means of hood reins, aud then introduced a light surcingle, which produced the first indications of serious resistance. However, in a few minutes the animal was sufficiently subdued to allow Sir Andrew to get on and off its back, and after being ridden in: saddle, was divested of all harness, mounted, and taken several times round the ring. The completion of the latter feat was received with loud applause. Although, there is nothing in Sir Andrew's system with which experienced horse-breakers are not already acquainted, it must be admitted that he displayed a great deal of tact and patience during his experiment last night, and as a practical illustration of the advantages of the modern system of horse taming, the exhibition thoroughly deserved the marks of approval with which. lit was received. On the completion of the i exhibition, a very hearty vote of thanks, was accorded to Sir Andrew by acclamation, and this having been suitably acknowledged, the proceedings concluded.. The proceeds of the exhibition will be equally divided between the Chriafcchurch Hospital and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.