About Horses

Turn your pint-size package into a head-turning performer! The first book of its kind for Mini lovers, Mini School takes the training and conditioning of Minis as seriously as that of their full-size cousins. With real, honest-to-goodness in-hand work...

Grooming helps you assess and promote your horse's well-being, and this book explains techniques for all types of horses and ponies — whatever their lifestyles — and how to carry them out effectively and safely. There are guidelines on...

Pink Ponies Cookbook offers themed recipes for birthday parties, get-togethers, and playtime, including Catch-a-Star Cookies, Jump-the-Fence Fruit Stack, Pink Berry Oat Bars, and Bluegrass Punch. With these great recipes and fun treats, you can plan the...

Tens of thousands of kids are already competing in the horse show circuit or are working their way toward that goal. Many more are still dreaming of their first blue ribbon. This pack-along guide provides young competitors with everything they need to...

At last! An equine First-Aid book that helps you make the right decisions-Fast! It's like having a veterinarian on call in your barn all the time. The author, Karen Hayes has put together this guide in a highly visual flow-chart format using a series of...

The pony breeds share a heritage of unsurpassed soundness, intelligence, athletic ability, and hardiness. Yet the careful breeding of ponies to preserve their enduring qualities rarely gets the attention it deserves in North America, and sources of...

If you have ever wondered how to pull a mane or tail, produce perfect plaits for the show ring or try one of the more unusual plaiting techniquis, this book has the answers. Step by step, it shows you how to make the most of your horses or Ponys...

Whether you have a pony already, are thinking of getting your first one, or are buying one for your children, this book will improve your knowledge and provide the information necessary to keep the animal in tip-top health. Beginning with the basic...

Author Susan McBane gives lots af good information about the management and care of older horses and ponies. Topics include how horses age, changes in the body, personality and habits plus age-related health conditions. There are tips on preventative...

If your equine friend is 15 years or older, this book is for you! It's like having a senior horse specialist in your barn. Will your equine be fit and shiny when he's in his 20's? It's not entirely up to genes and chance. Your care and management can...

Clipping Techniques will show you how to select and maintain the equipment needed to body clip your horse and explains in step-by-step detail the methods used. DVD highlights include: Explanations of various body clipping styles Trimming techniques...

Riders and horse lovers alike, will enjoy and appreciate the realistically accurate riding illustrations hand-drawn by Equestrian Sport Artist Ellen Sallas, who brings her personal joy of riding at speed and over obstacles to every page. Dive into 25+...

Equestrians love horses and for many, the times spent with our equines are the best times of our lives. In this coloring book, find horses from serveral disciplines, hand drawn by a fellow rider, who also dreams of saddling up whenever she's away from...

Out of the Sea, Today’s Chincoteague Pony conveys the indomitable spirit and strength for survival that defines the Chincoteague ponies. From their initial arrival on the island to their reign as the island’s leading attraction, Lois...

A family travels to Chincoteague Island, Virginia, to see the annual wild pony penning auction. One daughter, Shannon, has saved her money and hopes to buy a pony. Events transpire unexpectedly but end happily. Shannon learns that in life, you get what...

The newborn foal peered at Caroline from her computer screen. The online photo grabbed her heart. It was followed by photo after photo of the foal frolicking, rubbing noses with his momma, and nursing in the quiet of evening. This was the foal she knew...

Destined for fame, Surfer Dude is known to many who looked for this colt while crossing the bridge to Assateague Island and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The story of this beloved wild stallion, who cared for his herd of mares over a...

Visitors to the Chincoteague Wildlife Refuge often stop to admire the majestic and powerful Chincoteague Pony stallion known as Miracle Man. But this island favorite wasn’t always a dominant herd sire. Here’s the story of the orphaned foal...

Learn specific details about the wild Chincoteague Ponies on Assateague Island with Chincoteague Pony Identification Cards. Take these 75 cards with you when you visit the island to identify the ponies in person. Each card features photos of both sides...

Professional grooms Cat Hill and Emma Ford, co-authors of the bestselling World-Class Grooming for Horses, have braided thousands of horses for a variety of disciplines over the course of their esteemed careers in the equestrian industry. Now...

Give your horse a gorgeous look! Charni Lewis provides step-by-step instructions for 30 mane and tail braids for both casual outings and specialized events of all riding styles. Full-color photographs and detailed illustrations bring every twist and turn...