Horse and Pony Factfile

Bursting with tips, facts, and gorgeous photographs, Horse and Pony Factfile introduces more than seventy-five breeds from around the world, explains care routines in superb detail, and guides readers from their first riding lessons right up to thrilling events such as show jumping and dressage. This portable volume is the perfect gift for anyone who loves horses and ponies!

Sandy Ransford has over 30 books for children to her credit. These include titles on horses and riding, dogs, fashion for kids, and conservation - as well as many activity, game and puzzle books. She is the author of all of the books in the Kingfisher Riding Club series - First Riding Lessons, Horses & Ponies, Horse & Pony Breeds, and Horse & Pony Care - as well as Horse & Pony Factfile.

Gr 4-8 First published as The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia (2004), this edition is smaller and perhaps easier to hold or carry to the barn. With the exception of a new cover photograph, the content and even the number of pages is practically identical to its predecessor. The book is well organized into sections on breeds; how to keep horses healthy, clean, sound, and fit; types of tack; basics of riding in an arena and on the trail; and participating in equestrian shows. Coverage of these topics is brief but accurate. Safety is emphasized throughout. Each page is punctuated with several beautiful full-color photographs. The overall quality of the illustrations, pleasing text placement, and information sidebars make this a suitable purchase for most collections. Although much more succinct, it compares favorably to Elwyn Hartley Edwards's The New Encyclopedia of the Horse (DK, 2001).Ann Robinson, Moultonborough Academy Library, NH

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