The ultimate visual guide for children passionate about all things equine, covering just about anything and everything horse related Calling all horse lovers! This horse book for kids is a one-stop-shop for equine knowledge, from their history, anatomy, breeds, how to care for them, their social significance, and more! Inside the pages of this children’s book about all things equestrian you will find: • Informative features on all the major horse and pony breeds from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella • Beautiful images of magnificent horses found across the world • Lessons about the usefulness of horses across different cultures from sport, shows, traditions, and celebrations, to transport, police work, and even shrimp-fishing! • Extensive information and step-by-step instructions on how to ride these magnificent animals and horse care From the difference between horses and ponies to why horses sleep standing up, this comprehensive guide explores every horsey topic you could want to explore! Colorful photographs and pictures on every page include many different horses and pony breeds, from Shetland ponies, shire horses, and thoroughbreds and highlights their importance in our world today. Kids will learn how to care for horses and understand them, covering topics such as grooming a horse, how to muck out a stable, and looking after tack. The book also explores horse skills and will answer questions about riding horses and ponies, such as what dressage is, how to steer a horse, and much more!

Accepting a new job helping to train two new ponies, Pam begins to fear that the job is interfering with her social life when her long hours and lack of availability are not understood by Lulu and Anna.

“Highland Ponies” is a detailed guide to the different varieties of ponies found in the Highlands of Scotland, along with interesting anecdotes and observations by the author. For each type of pony treated there is a photograph and description, including information relating to history, breeding, and more. Contents include: “Island Ponies”, “The Ponies of Skye”, “The Ponies of Uist”, “The Ponies of Barra”, “The Ponies of Rhum”, “The Ponies of Mull”, “The Ponies of Arran”, “The Ponies of Lewis and Harris”, “The Ponies of Tiree”, “The Ponies of Islay”, “Shetland Ponies”, “Mainland Ponies”, “The Atholl Ponies”, “The Applecross Stud”, “Clenartney Forest Stud”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on horse breeding and anatomy.

Describes the characteristics of the Shetland pony, including a history, a discussion of specific traits, and offers information about riding and ownership.

How can a toddler who hates cats transform into a child whose desire for a pet was so great that she secreted mice in a bedside cabinet and dug for hours to find worms for a pet frog? I do not know, but happen it did. It all started with a humble snail which was followed in quick succession by mice, ants, frogs, rabbits, a tortoise and a cat.

Mandy and her friend James are vacationing in Ireland, home of the wild Connemara ponies. A wounded foal offers clues that someone is trying to steal the ponies, and Mandy and James set out to find the horse thieves.

Alice and her beloved pony, Scout, are on a winning streak. But Scout is only on loan to Alice and his success hasn't gone unnoticed . . . When Scout's mysterious owner Mrs Valentine suddenly puts him up for sale, the Pony Detectives make it their mission to save Scout for their friend. But as the girls investigate further, they uncover more shady goings-on than they had bargained for. The second book in the adventure-filled THE PONY DETECTIVES mysteries.