They say princes learn no art truly but the art of horsemanship. The reason is the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. – Ben Jonson, Discoveries Made Upon Men and Matter and Some Poems, "Illiteratu

She lifted the drooping muzzle with both hands… It was a special embrace saved for special occasions. – Jean M. Auel

The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire. – Sharon Ralls Lemon

Men are better when riding, more just and more understanding, and more alert and more at ease and more under-taking, and better knowing of all countries and all passages; in short and long all good customs and manners cometh thereof, and the health of man and of his soul. – Attributed to Edward Plantagenet