My series on horse training began with the idea of turning my posts on riding and schooling into textbooks that could be marketed to equine science associate degree programs. The small publisher that originally contacted me with that idea quickly fell by the wayside and I ended up becoming an independent publisher. I got to discover for myself that marketing books is not an easy business to break into. However, since the structure of this series was based on an effective process of schooling, I kept it.The exercises for the rider in each volume are focused on developing a sound scaffolding of awareness and understanding that allows them communicate clearly with their horse on the ground. Learning a basic kinesthetic alphabet of the natural aids opens the doors to exploring what a horse and a human can do together from the saddle.The exercises for the horse are focused on developing a sound biomechanically appropriate scaffolding of fitness, correct movement and understanding that allows the horse to carry their rider with ease. As the horse learns to 'read' and respond to entire words built from the basic kinesthetic alphabet of the rider's natural aids, they become able and willing to offer all they have to give with all their ardor.