Aims to help riders or potential riders, and drivers to acquire better understanding of horses so that they can have a happy and harmonious time together. Gives a brief background history of the horse, his origins, his conformational development, his domestication and his psychological attitude to people. Encourages the rider to adopt an attitude towards their horses which will simplify their training and ensure their safety. Through intuitive thought, tolerance and understanding it is possible for most people to create the climate for horses which will allow them to reach their full potential.