The twins watched as the chestnut-colored horse calmed and started cutting a fine circle around jarod,the Rocking A's horse trainer. With his head up, nose forward, and golden tail streaming behind, Spirit made wide rings. He trotted easily at the end of the thirty-foot strap that connected Spirit to Jarod's hand. Directing his pupil, Jarod used vocal commands to singnal the horse's next move. "Walk", he said just loud enough for Spirit to hear him. Spirit's gait slowed.