A collection of Essays from many years of successful horsemanship. This book focuses on ideas to help new horse owners build a strong foundation of thoughts and ideas for success in owning, riding, and training horses. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Essays on Horsemanship The 6 C's of Horsemanship: Building Blocks for Success in Relationship Training Common Sense and Horsemanship From the Ground Up--Maintaining your Horse's Foundation Training Conditioned Response Training - "Pressure and Release" Reminders for Success with Horses Horse Training/Relationship Building Reminders A Series of Essays on the Horse Owner to Horse Professional Relationship The Horse Owner - Horse Trainer Relationship The Rider - Riding Instructor Relationship The Rider - Clinician Relationship in Horsemanship with guest contributor Kimberly Bench The Horse Owner - Veterinarian/Farrier/Chiropractor/Body Worker-Massager A Series of Essays on Leadership in Horsemanship Leadership in Horsemanship - Part I Honesty Leadership in Horsemanship - Part II Wholeness Leadership in Horsemanship - Part III Creativity Leadership in Horsemanship - Part IV Safety On the Trail - Trail Guide