In the book Ears, Tails & Hooves it tells you about the basic learning of how to properly maintain and care for a horse. The book tells you how to groom a horse while using the correct tools and what pieces of equipment you should use on your horse while you ride. It also has a few common breeds of horses that are popular around the world. It also teaches the history, which teaches you the gaits you would use if youÕre riding. This book is basically about the knowledge you should obtain before and after you get a horse.