sometimes deep into the night, year in and year out. They had speed, stamina, and intelligence. Years of close association taught me their language. We loved our voiceless co-workers dearly and were quick to take offense at any slight against them. Indeed, more so than at a slight against us.

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The Spanish horse was made to build the West, and that he did. And so the Spanish horses were made for the country and were much like the country itself, rugged and beautiful. They carried themselves well and carried their riders with utmost care, placing their small feet on solid ground and balancing themselves as they reached out for better footing. It was amusing to see and 800 pound horse under a 200 pound man with an enormous saddle and a 1,000 pound bull at the end of a rope. They knew the danger they were under, but they worked with their riders with courage and outstanding intelligence. And none more beautiful!"