After reading and relating to the Zen and Horseback Riding website, I finally purchased the book. It is a wirebound book, that appears to be inconsequential. However, the exercises bring out a greater understanding of what the masters elusively refer to as following the horse with your seat. For this writer it is all about our psoas muscles. These muscles are located deep in the abdomen on both sides of the lower spinal vertebrae. They are so deep we do not see them, and rarely hear about them. They are the only muscles that attach the spine to the legs. And from a symbolic standpoint alone, it can be seen as the one connection between the top (rider) and the bottom (horse), of the one entity as a pair. Perhaps when a horse and rider do not seem connected, this is due to a lack of psoas muscle use? Or lack of connection between top and bottom. In this book, there are many simple but effective exercises for increasing your awareness of your psoas muscle. I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in becoming one with their horse. It is not just about riding exercises, it is about practicing efficient use of breath and posture on and off a horse. Take a look and let me know what you think....