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MI*. BA1MT'« IA.9T XEC^UilE.
(From tbe Daily Ifewt.')
Mr. Karey's theory of borse-taming has now attained
that position in publio estimation and opinion, from
which we shall have to dato either its establishment as a
practical science, or its not very remote explosion as a
piece of ingenious empiricism. The mask of s- crccy has
been dropped, the charm of novelty has f»dej awav, and
tho period of close scrutiny aiid noting of results has
vigorously set in. In fact, tho whole of tho equestrian
\rnrlil 14 nnw divided into two R'nhonlft thn Rnrpvfin* nnH
thoanti'Rareyans, and tbe professor is, at each successive
exhibition, submitted to tbe most searchkig tests, asked
the most probing questions, and obliged to listen with
extmplary patienco to some not complimentary hints, in
which tbo word ' humbug' not unfrequent'y transpiros.
For ourselves, wo have narrowly watched Air. Rarey's
experiments from the commencement 'of his public ex
hibitions in England down to his farewell metropolitan
lecture, we are firmly of opinion that his system will
como out of nil tbis fiery ordeal nn established fact,
and that gradnally we shall have established among
us a more humane and rational* system »f horss
breaking than that bv which the noblest of all quad
rupeds has been so long and so wantonly tormented.
Wo do not mean to say that familiarity with Mr. Rarey's
method ak all sustains the wonder with which his first
experiments wero greeted,' far from' it; but tho same
may be said of every great innovation, and quilri cnougii
still remains t# render the information he communicates
and tbo principles he lays down a most valuable contri
bution to our knowledge on a nationally important
subject. Tho key to Mr. Raroy's theory seems to be
tbis, that whereas all former horsebreakers carried on
their coercive measures in wearisome detail, spreading
them over a lengthened period, prolonging tho torture
of tbe Tiorso, and spoiling his temper by the influence of
an over incompleto mastery, Mr. Itarey concentrates his
efforts upon one great demonstration, by -which the sub
jugation of the horse is made so complete, that all
thoughts of future resistance are entirely eradicated. If
Mr. Karey's theory be sound— that, bo is himself a tlnccro
believer in it we do not for a moment doubt— it will bo
not only of immenso advantago in Its practical results,
but it will open up a new and vast field of. inquiry into
tbe psychological constitution of tho lower animals, and
as to whether tbe line to be drawn between human
reason and brute instinct is quite so broad as it has
hitherto been supposed to be. hir. Raroy confidently
asserts that by his preliminary process, once 'or twice
repeated, he convinces tbo horse that man is bis natural
master, and that, having thus first secured his fear and
respect, ho by subsequent gcutlencesand kindness obtains
his affection. Be it observed thut he bases everything
on tha assumption that the horse is,, to a certain extent
a reasoning animal, and capable of judging of tho con
nexion between cause and effect, that he has warm
affections, capacity for gratitude, and a most tenacious
and discriminating memory. There has not as yet been
time, nor a sufficiently extensive adoption of the.lUrey
system, to justify us in implicitly accepting theso doc
trines, but quite cnougii bos been dono to fix public
attention on them as something well worthy of further
investigation, to sustain curiosity, and to encourage the
pleasant hope, that through their dissemination and dis
cussion, a means may be furnished to us by which we
shall bo able to train tho horse to our use with all th«
gentlonoss and consideration which so noble mid useful
a friend deserves.
Tho experiments at the last lecturo wore eminently
satisfactory; .the moro eo as there was not the slightest
mystery about them. ? Mr. Karey subdued the horse by
as simple a process as that by which Columbus made
tbe egg stand on its smaller end. Every ono who saw it
'know all about that before,' but nobody had ever
thought of reducing it to a system, prof applying it at
the right time and in tbe proper manner. Cruiser was
first introduced, in high spirits, excellent condition, and
tho sweetest state of tomper Imaginable. He did not
oven require to bo ' hobbled,', but tho moment ho, saw
the strap he lay down, as readily as we are told Colonel
Crockett's opossums caine down from tbe tree the mo
ment they saw tho infallible 'gun. .He followed Mr.
Karoy round tbe nrena like a dog, stopped when be was
told, and gavo his foot to bo shaken, according to tho
moat approvod form of friendly grcetln?. Finally, lie
took the end of a straw which was presented to him
playfully in his mouth, and permitted himself to be led
by it about tho ring, merely indulging in 6ome subdued
terpslcborian movements during the progress. Just
as he retired he gave, it in true, rather an
onorgetlu lash out boblinl, imd'-a 'sufficiently audible
neigh, but this we apprehend must be looked upon
merely as a tort of pleasure of memory, and not a proof
of any premeditated intention to relnpso into- the wicked
ways of former times. The second pupil was n thorough
bred chestnut mare, of slight frame, and evidently ner
vous and irritable temper, Up to Saturday last she had
displayed an instinctive antipathy to being groomed,
anil uted constantly to kick out fearfully at whoever
'approaohed hor with tho currycomb. ThU lady pupil
gavo tho professor more trouble than half a score of. his;
male disciples. Although thrown repeatedly and' with
the slightest difficulty, it was only by slow degrees that
sli3 could be convinced of her snbjugatiou. She was
eternally popping up her head for another ' last word,'
but at last became thoroughly convinced, and left the
ring with a propriety of deportment which would have',
dono honour to Minerva House. The last sub
ject was a noble bay, three-quarters bred, good
for a ttyliib coacli-borso. or. weight carrying'. bun-
Ur. Ho,' wo were told, in a lettor fiom the proprietor,
which was read by Mr. Itarey, had an objection to every
thing except; abundance of corn and an unlimited rango
of posture.; -No ono dared to groom him— to rido him
.\vasdctttu,;and to approach him was to be bitten.; Tni?
struggle. between this powerful animal and his fearless
tamer was ! one of the most exciting sishti that could
, pssaibly be imagined. Thehoraewns evidently.' dazed'
a little on first coming out, by the thousands of -human
faces ho saw poering at him on overy side, and Ur.
Iiarey dcxtrously seized this opportunity for taking his
fust position closo to tho auimnl's shoulder. Throwing
one arm over his neck, ho stroked him gently with the
other, whilst the distended nostril a^d quivering framo
showed that tho borso was preparing lor tho struggle.
And a desperate- struggle ensued, in which tbo sweat
poured off both liorso and man, but it was a short ono,
and when tho former was on tbo ground Mr. llaruy
passed over him In the usual manucr, making his power
be particularly felt about tbo head, as a bint that biting
was to bo an interdicted paitlmc for the future. On ie
fluming his feet a portion of the old vicious spirit seemed
to return, and the horse reared fearfully, but in a moment
Mr. Karey leaped at-him, mounted on his bare back,
and, notwithstanding tho most tremendous attempts to
throw him off, remained fixed in his position as a cor.
tnur. When tho horse attempted to rcor, Mr. Korov
threw himself forward and kept blm downj when ho
kicked ho allowed him free scopo until he was tired,
whon he attempted to run away he turae; him round,
and round, until the permission to stand still rame to 60
considered rather in the light of a favour. Once he let
him off at a full gallop down the r de, to tin evident
consternation of. the company in;the Bn,llcP' V ° ,„
rosa from their seats in alarm ; but just as the liorso no
touched the slight rope which market ratherthan mado 0
barrier.he waslroughtbackon his haum-hos as f under tho
influenco of a powerful brake, and a similar chargo was
made at the other end. Mr. Rjrcy's horremanalilpin
tkls part of the exhibition was in itself a sight. The
horse mado repealed attempts to. throw him, but Ho
might as well have attempted to cast bis skm. ^eT«'
fora moment did this perfect master of the manege ose
bis grace, his command, or his composure, until at .last
tlio aturdv rebel struck his colours, and retired soberly
from tho ring, followed by tho cheers and acclamations
of tho assembled company. This finished the days
nraclice, and tbcro was but one opinion amongst tlio
irowded .id distinguished company before whom it had
taken place, andthat was that Mr. Karey's system of horse
taming wants only the test of time and practical results
to establish Has a' perfect school of horse-breaking.
?»VJ*iESTI.IX«.-Bray has called at ourofficoto
answer Cawrse's challenge. ? Ho says that his business
in town:rcnder» it impossible for him to go to Sandhurst,
but he is quite willing to give Cawrse L20 ir no will
make a match for L100, or L10 if 0 match is made for
150 i to wrestle in Meihourno.
? BIUIAnsa ? Wo are authorised to etato that
Mr. John Lamb is open ploy any one in the colony a
came at English billiards, 1000 up, for from LI 00
to L200 a side, and tho match can bo made, nod deposit
forthcoming, at Mr. Phil. Burgin's rooms, Bull and
Month hotel, on any day it may suit tbe convenience or
whomsoever will tako up the challenge. Messrs. Lamb
and Burgln aro also willing to pUy any two 111 tho
colony for tho same money. ...'..,. . irii-
aUOMs.^-FrrznoT Select Quoitixo Ci.un.—
Tho half-yearly meeting of tho above club, to contest
fortbesilverqu.lt, took place nt tho Labour m-Vain,
Brunswick street, Colllugwood, on Tuesday last. Pie
vious to the matches wo are alout to record, the silver
trophy has been won once bv Young, nnd Ihnco by
Gcorgo Hyde. Fi\-o only of tho members entered on
this occasion, namely' Mefsrs. W. Young, T. Kidney, G.
Sparks, R. Angus, and G Hyde. These names wero
drawn in pai'P, with the exception of Angus, who was
odd man. The fir,t rink of 21 shots was played
between T. Kidney arid G, Hyde, tbo latter bolnpr
tbe successful competitor, scoring 21 to his opponent's
8. The gams between W. Young and G. Sparks was
more closclv contested, the result being— Young 21,
Sparks 11. 'The two winners, and the odd man then
engaged In tbo third rink of 15 3hots. From the known
skill of the players, tbis was regarded ns tbo most inte
resting part of the day's amusement. When Young had
scored 15, Hyde was D, and Angus 7. Tho latter two
continued the game, which ended thus— Hyde 13,
Angus 12. The final match for tbe prize was therefore
betweea Hyde and Young. As a proof of the closeness
of- the comn, tbey were 20 each, when Hyde was
fortunate enough tb get one in, and thus became, for the
fourth time, the winner. A very agreeable evening wos
spent by tho members, t ho supper being provided by,
Mrs. Hyde, who on this occasion eclipsed all her previous
efforts.
G. HYr-B-v. G, SPAnitES.— A match, was played last
Wednesday between the winner of tho silver quoit, and
G. Sparkes, who some months since defeated Dennis
liartlev,; in which the former gave Sparkes 5 out of 01
shots. ' Tbo result was— Hyde, Gl ; Sparks, 61.
FOOTBALL.—MELBOURNE FOOTBALL CLUB —
The Cricket seaon is now being brought to a close, and
the various cricket clubs are getting ready for their
winter campaign; the football taking the place of the
cricket ball. Yesterday a meeting was held in the
pavilion on the Melbourne ground, when tbe Melbourne
Football Club was reformed, with the following gentle-
men as office-bearers : — Committee: Messrs. T.W. Wills,
T. H. Smith, A. Bruce, J. B. Thompson, R. Morrison,
and W. Hammersley. Hon. Sec. and Treasurer: Mr.
Sydney Woolley. The subscription was fixed at 5s. each
member. The first match will take place between the
Richmond and Melbourne Clubs on the 12th. The rules
and regulations remain the same as last year.
RICHMOND FOOTBALL CLUB.— This club has been
formally initiated, and numbers amongst its members
some of the most, distinguished players in the colony.
At a meeting held at the Royal Hotel, on Wednesday
last, Mr. Wills was elected secretary, Mr Kerchevall,
treasurer, and the following gentlemen members of
committee, viz. : Messrs. Bruce, Wardill, Harrison,
Basevi, and Nichols. About 30 members were then en-
rolled, and in all probability the first game will take
place with the Melbourne Club.
ST> KILDA FOOTBALL CLUB. — The first grand meeting
of the St. Kilda Football Club will be held on Wednes-
day evening next.
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