About Horses

This book has everything you need to know to care for horses while staying save and having fun. Wehn it comes to horses, kids need to learn more than just "how to ride." The most improtant lessons begin on the ground, not only to keep all involved safe,...

A little horse is part of the bestselling finger puppet series! Watch Little Horse prance in the sun in this simple, comforting story. The book features a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, giving parents and...

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...

From riding lessons to club events, the 16 games collected in this entertaining and safety-conscious book provide hours of enjoyment for young riders and their horses. It includes classic games that have been played in 4-H and United States Pony Clubs...

Easy-to-learn lessons in natural horsemanship for kids! Andrea and Markus Eschbach, authors of the bestselling book How to Speak Horse, are back with another fabulously illustrated introduction to safe and fun horse handling and riding skills. Beginning...

Horse-loving kids will master essential skills for engaging with horses while also discovering the exhilaration and excitement of horse companionship. An emphasis on interacting with horses in a kind and gentle manner instills an important life lesson...

Horses have their very own language and this language is integral to understanding their behavior and how to train them — the ability to recognize fear, frustration, willingness, and happiness is important to a handler's safety and success, on the...

This easy-to-read book is packed with great tips and lots of color pictures that will show you how to make sure your horse stays healthy and becomes your best friend. There are numerous topics not normally covered in horse care books. There's riding...

This book is an identification guide to breeds of horses and ponies from all over the world. Take it with you when you go to shows, riding stables, races or any place that you might see horses or ponies. The guide is arranged with ponies first, followed...

This is a great book for someone with their first horse or pony. It looks at all the things you should know about your animal including how he thinks and reacts to his environment through his senses. The book then takes the reader through the problems of...

This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who imagine how wonderful life would be if only they owned a horse or pony. Does that sound like you? If so, you'll be able to read this book on your own and learn what this big step involves for you...

Owning a pony is a lot of funand a lot of responsibility. This book provides easy-to-follow instructions, complete with photographs, drawings and diagrams, to show you how to care for and understand your pony so you can become trusting and loyal friends...

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...

Learn all about the lives and history of horses: Mustangs run wild through the plains, a veterinarian cares for a horse's injured hoof... Best of all, lots of flaps, popups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels bring the world of horses to life. Readers will...

This book is an educational delight, combining real horse knowledge with games, crafts, and activities. When a horse or pony is still in the future and not in the barn outside, learning about how to ride and care for him is the next best thing! Horse Fun...

Create a herd of model paper horses! Kids ages 8 to 12 will enjoy applying authentic paint markings and mane and tail features to 10 pop-out horse-breed templates. With illustrated instructions that use simple materials like acrylic paints, glue,...

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...

This new edition includes updated and enhanced information on the most recent topics added to the Pony Club curriculum, including land conservation, horse health and safety, nutrition and veterinary topics, better organization for easy reference, and a...

The C Level is an intermediate lever of horsemanship and builds on materials covered in the first volume, Level D. Whether you are a Pony Clubber who has passed the D Level tests or simply a rider who has mastered the same basics, this manual is...

This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to ride, especially those who are members of the U. S. Pony Clubs and want to meet the USPC standards of proficiency. Susan Harris shows the young rider how to communicate with and...