Dreaming about horses will not teach you the responsibility of having one. Nor will it hint at the joys of building a relationship of unconditional love and trust with your horse. My dream of having horses could never have prepared me for the life I have with my horses today, because all our dreams must evolve and survive many hard knocks along the way. In this book I have captured some of my experiences with my horses, in part because of all they have meant to me, and also in the hope they may provide you with some information and insights on your own journey with your horse or horses. This new book of mine is a bit more advanced or sharply focused on certain subjects than my other books, reflecting my ongoing journey with my horses. My horses taught me how to ride, not the other way around; they taught me commitment and trust, how to live life in the present moment, and the right meaning of self-love. I would not trade my adventures with my horses for anything in the world, and in truth that would be impossible, for they have shaped me into the person I am today.