EQUITATION PLANS COMPLETED

Within the next ten days there will arrive at the University 20 enlisted men as part of the full detachment and 35 additional horses of the 98 that are to be provided by the government for the Field Artillery Unit, according to a statement issued yesterday by Colonel Goetz, who is in charge of all military arrangements here. These men and horses will be used to make provision for the instruction in Equitation next fall, which will be an essential part of the work in the Artillery Unit.

Until facilities are provided by the University, arrangements have been made for housing and caring for the detachment and animals at the Commonwealth Armory in Boston. Permission has also been granted by the State authorities to use the riding rings of the Armory for the purpose of teaching equitation.

Complete Course in Equitation.

"The course in Equitation will consist of both theoretical and practical instruction," said Colonel Goetz. "In addition to the thorough course in Hippology, there will be a certain amount of theoretical work in equitation, outlining the principles and contentions of the different schools of noted masters, such as Baucher, Phillis, and Anderson. Along with these will go instruction in the qualities, conformation, breeding and blood lines of the horse.

"The practical instruction will consist of lessons in the actual care of the horse, adjustment and care of the equipment, maintenance of the position of the rider, and a system of suppling exercises. Besides this, there will be study and application of the aids, co-ordination of the leg aids with the reins, and a consideration of the lateral and diagonal effects. In addition there will be lessons in the education of the horse with the different phases of breaking, training, conditioning and jumping, and the use of the means at the rider's disposal for combating the defensive actions of the horse."

For those students who have had considerable experience in riding, it is contemplated having advanced courses. After students have become reasonably proficient in riding and jumping, plans will be made for holding horse shows and indoor polo games. The classes in Equitation will not, however, be restricted to indoor instruction. Out-door riding will form an important part of the instruction throughout the course. During the students' last year of instruction in particular, the classes will take the form of tactical rides.

Col. Goetz Leaves Tomorrow for France.

According to further orders received from the War Department, Colonel Goetz will leave the University tomorrow night to sail for France immediately afterwards. Two officers are still expected from Washington. Until they report Captain Malloy who was detailed here last month, will be in charge of the Military. Office along with Captain Dick