Monsieur de Pluvinel lived 1555-1620.
This is some of what he had to say:
"You can never rely on a horse that is educated by fear. There will always be something that he fears more than you. But, when he trusts you, he will ask you, what to do when he is afraid."
"We shall take great care not to annoy the horse and spoil his friendly charm, for it is like the scent of a blossom - once lost it will never return"
"In training horses, one trains himself"
~ Antoine de Pluvinel
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