How should a man be capable of grooming his own horse, or of furbishing his own spear and helmet, if he allows himself to become unaccustomed to tending even his own person, which is his most treasured belonging?
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Being a great horseman does not rely on physical strength but more on the mind and sensibility.
Without knowing this, no man can dress a horse perfectly.
Grooming oneself with all the crazed compulsion of an under-exercised lab rat in order to hook a rich man and obtain a lush lifestyle makes a certain (albeit seedy) sense.
By this way you may dress all sorts of horses in the utmost perfection, if you know how to practice it; a thing that is very easy in the hands of a master.
Good grooming is integral and impeccable style is a must. If you don't look the part, no one will want to give you time or money.
I've been around horses, but I certainly wouldn't call myself a horseman by any means. It's a combination of being very aware of them, and not trusting them.
I think some horses are meant to do... eventing or dressage. We have Western horses who canter around. I think it takes, especially at the level I'm at now, it takes a horse that wants to do it.
A wise man looks upon men as he does on horses; all their comparisons of title, wealth, and place, he consider but as harness.
A horse is a thing of beauty... none will tire of looking at him as long as he displays himself in his splendor.
Neatness - which is grooming, after all - is definitely the most important requirement.