A collection of practical, experience-based essays by a veteran horseman and veterinarian that examine anatomy, breeding, care, and performance. Chapters discuss what constitutes quality in horses, hereditary unsoundness, hitching, horseshoeing and hoof care, correct action and common gait faults (forging, over-reaching, interfering, clicking), the horse's mouth and bitting, turning out and conditioning, exercise regimes, seasonal coat care, digestive disorders, and the use of burrs on bits. The pieces blend observation, anatomical explanation, and applied guidance aimed at bridging veterinary knowledge and everyday stable practice, emphasizing prevention, soundness, and the material causes underlying visible faults.