Every trainer, horse specialist and everyone who owns a horse should read this book. You need this book if you are training horses, have a horse or intend to get a horse this book is a must, It tells the truth about 'whip breaking', using a nerve line that most people in North America are using and don't know it. Teaching the using horse is the only book of its kind that tells the whole story. This book tells how to teach your horse, from starting to halter to doing every type of western riding along with teaching tricks, showing and working cattle. It also goes through most of the riding fundamentals. And it tells how to cope with and fix most all of the vices that people have caused their horses to pick up. This book shows why most people have trouble understanding the horse, why the horse's mind is programmed the way it is and why everyone handling a horse should understand and work with the horse's brain and his instincts. If you, your children or anyone in your family own or intend to own a horse read this book first and understand your obligation to the horse.I really enjoyed this book. It has something for any level of rider and will be of benefit to everyone. Great job of step by step simply explained Garry Petruk.While I can not say, this book is well written. It is a great book. It has the down to earth fundamentals for training horses. It is easy to read and understand. The best horse training book I've ever read. Dutch Pratt Ron Gale lays the facts down plain and simple, with easy to read and understand, simple language for the novice beginner or seasoned trainer.Bill Vance.