This stunningly photographed book is just what young equestrian enthusiasts need to fuel their excitement, be they budding riders who already have their own pony or those who dream of horse ownership. The informative and inspiring text, combined with exquisite photographs, covers in detail all aspects of first horse and pony facts, care and riding. This comprehensive guide provides a solid foundation in the first principles of horse and pony management and an exciting introduction to the world of riding.
Informative and inspiring text, combined with exquisite photographs, covers in detail all aspects of first horse and pony facts, care, and riding, providing a solid foundation in the first principles of horse and pony management and an exciting introduction to the world of riding.Judith Draper has been a horse and pony enthusiast since she was a little girl, and she is an accomplished writer of books and articles about horses. In 1999, Judith was named Equestrian Writer of the Year by the British Horse Society. She is also the author of Kingfisher's My First Horse and Pony Book. Matthew Roberts is a highly experienced freelance equestrian photographer, whose work appears in Your Horse, Britain's best-selling equestrian monthly magazine.
K-Gr 3-With a format that is appealing and well organized, this informative guide covers the basics about horses and ponies, including physical characteristics, care and feeding, grooming, and stabling. After discussing proper clothing and "tacking up," the author takes a look at English and Western riding. Colorful photos show a diverse group of children-with some assistance from adults-demonstrating the complexities of horsemanship. The age of the youngsters depicted is appropriate for the volume's target audience. The photos are excellent-bright and clear-and precisely illustrate what the text is describing. The book is packed with helpful hints and ideas, and boxed sections present useful tidbits, such as explaining what a "kind eye" is or what a "hand" means in equestrian terminology. Sandy Ransford's The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia (Kingfisher, 2004) is much more comprehensive, but Draper's offering is right on target for the younger horse set.-Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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