Nothing aside from the dearest human relationships can give the pleasure found in working and playing with a horse. That magnificent, powerful, yet dependent creature so willingly gives so much that surely it behooves his master to study thoroughly all things which may help in understanding his mute and faithful sevant. An American cavalry general once remarked: "Association with the horse is enobling." It is hoped that what follows may assist in making more pleasant that noble association between the reader and his horse.

Gen. Harry D Chamberlin, Preface to Training Hunters Jumpers and Hacks