For thousands of years, humans and horses have shared a special bond. In this poignant memoir, Everard Richard Calthrop reflects on his lifelong love of these magnificent animals. From his childhood in rural England to his travels across the globe, Calthrop shares stories of the horses he has known and loved. With beautiful prose and heartfelt emotion, The Horse as Comrade and Friend is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt a connection with these majestic creatures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.