Twenty-five men, mostly Freshmen, reported for the first equitation class yesterday at 1.45 under Major E. P. Parker Jr. They were given instruction in saddling and caring for their horses, and in walking and trotting both with and without stirrups.

Major R. C. F. Goetz took the advanced riding class, consisting of Juniors and Seniors, at 3.15. The first day's work consisted of training the 26 new horses.

About 90 Freshmen, a considerable advance in numbers over last year, have signed up for the riding courses, which will meet twice a week throughout the year. There are beginning sections every day from 1.45 to 3.15, and one on Wednesdays from 3.15 to 4.45. Men may select any two sections, preferably not consecutive. Equitation may be counted by Freshmen for their required three hours a week for physical training.

The more advanced course, primarily for Sophomores, will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3.15, beginning today. Work will be a continuation of last year's Freshman drill, beginning with jumping. The course for Juniors and Seniors will meet Mondays and Fridays at 3.15, and will consist, for the first few weeks, of breaking in the new horses.

During the summer a riding ring has been built on Soldiers Field by the Military Science Department, consisting of a large sawdust ring, surrounded by an eight-foot fence. A polo cage has also been built, for the instruction of advanced students in the principles of the game.