"The TIbetan Book of Thouroughbred Training."

1) Do not pay attention or investigate,leave your mind in it's own sphere.

2) Do not see fault anywhere.

3) Do not take anything to fault.

4) Do not hanker after signs of progress.

5) Although this may be called inattention, do not fall prey to laziness.

6) Be in a state of constant inspection. 

                                From the book Horse Heaven ( a most wonderful book! )

• Chaps were originally designed and worn by cattle herders in Spain and Mexico. The garment began as a kind of apron that attached to the saddle horn, and was strung back along the sides of the horse to protect its sides and the riders legs. This was an awkward design, and eventually it was changed into the more recognizable version of chaps--which made its way up through Mexico and into the US and Canada.