The story of the life of well-known horse trainer Clem Scott told by his son, Dennis Scott. Beginning with the arrival of Clem Scott's immigrant parents from Scotland, the story follows Clem Scott's childhood in Southland, his war-time service in Italy, his marriage and children, ownership of an electrical business and eventual entry into the occupation of his father before him - full-time horse trainer. With half his life spent in the horse-training business in Southland and Canterbury, Clem Scott experienced all the expected ups and downs, successes and failures, with the added difficulty of having lost his leg below the knee during World War II and battling cancer later in life. Dennis Scott is a vet, veterinary consultant and Technical and Marketing Manager of Ethical Agents Ltd. Also known as Dr Denny, he answers animal-related questions on Radio Pacific as well as writing columns and presenting papers at veterinary conferences. He lives in Morrinsville.