This Canadian best seller is a fascinating commentary on human-horse relationships. Irwin points out that trust and honesty are essential elements in building relationships with horses. The sensitivity and awareness that characterize a horse's perception of the world are qualities we can use to enrich our lives. The underlying message is that horses have a great deal to teach us about how to communicate with empathy and patience, not only with animals, but with each other. A book by Father Horsemanship, January 21, 2003 Reviewer: John L Sanford from Orange, VA United States This is the man who started it all. Ray Hunt, Buck Brannaman and many others learned from Tom, the horse's lawyer, how to work with the horse and establish a relationship based on trust and respect. It is one book you'll need to read many times. As a teacher of horsemanship, I have read it at least 3 times and still get something new each time. Thank you, Tom for making it possible to help the horse in this way.