gentleness, kindness, and careful training. His system is entirely unwritten and difficult to explain. He makes no claims for the handling of vicious or diseased horses other than as indicated.
The Board, believing that nothing further could be accomplished without extensive personal practice in this system, adjourned March 15th.
- J. R. Brinckle,
- Capt. 5th Artillery, President.
- J. R. Brinckle,
- H. W. Lawton,
- Capt. 4th Cavalry, Member.
- H. W. Lawton,
- George S. Anderson,
- Capt. 6th Cavalry, Recorder.
- George S. Anderson,
- (Endorsement)
- Headquarters of the Army,
- March 29, 1888.
Respectfully submitted to the Secretary of War.
The report of this Board shows that Mr. de Bussigny's methods could be best employed if understood by officers. I know of no place where they could be carried into effect except at the Military Academy, where instruction in riding and horse management is now given to cadets who subsequently become commissioned officers, and I therefore recommend that his services be obtained for that post.
- P. H. Sheridan,
- Lieutenant-General, Commanding.
- P. H. Sheridan,
