Mandy is delighted to help her parents care for Polly, a friend1s daughter, and the girl1s beautiful Shetland pony at Animal Ark. She is surprised, however, to find that Polly has a deep-rooted fear of horses. Mandy and her friends set out to help Polly get over her fear. Can they do it in time for her to ride her pony in the spring medieval pageant?

"Engaging images accompany information about the Shetland pony. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the Shetland Pony, including its history, physical features, and uses today. Includes a photo diagram of the pony.

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