The Best Beginner's Guide to Horses and Ponies for Kids

You love horses and ponies! Who doesn't? This guide will help you learn how to build a wonderful relationship with the horses in your life and avoid common mistakes of first-time horse and pony riders and owners. Whether you have a horse or pony, are thinking about learning to ride, or just love horses and ponies and want to know all about them, this guide is packed with the essential information and advice that every horse-loving kid will enjoy. You’ll discover how horses helped humans make history. You’ll explore their bodies and minds, inside and out, and how to keep them healthy and happy. You’ll learn how to ride them and care for them. You’ll survey horse shows and horse sports all around the world. Most importantly, you’ll understand how to form a lasting bond with the horses and ponies in your life. Full-color photographs aid in understanding and show off the beauty and majesty of horses and ponies in the real world. The Best Beginner's Guide to Horses and Ponies for Kids covers a lot of important topics, including: Horse breeds and their characteristics Safe handling and communicating with horses Mucking, grooming, and tacking Nutrition and health care Riding lessons Responsible horsemanship And so much more!