Withnbsp;illuminating text, this study explains why it is necessary for riders to carefully build a relationshipnbsp;that eliminates the traditional rider-as-oppressor dynamic and instead empowers the horse to behave as an individual. To begin achieving this relationship, ridersnbsp;learn tonbsp;transform a horse8217;s work space into 8220;free space8221; by giving their horse choices; by understanding how horses live and prefer to spend their time; by observing, sensing, and reflecting with the horse; and by using visual language to win the horse8217;s friendship. The result is a surprising dialogue with the horse that yields an indomitable partnership8212;unparalleled improvement in the horse8217;s attitude, health, balance, and movement, as well as mutual enjoyment of what was once the often dull, frustrating grind of daily training lessons.