"An easy-to-use reference with more than 230 full-color photographs and illustrations"--Cover subtitle.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of several breeds of horses and ponies.

The Shetland pony makes up for its small size with strength. In the past, Shetland ponies pulled heavy carts overloaded with coal and peat. Today, the ponies show their strength and talent in harness and jumping competitions. Learn how the Shetland pony went from a pit pony of the mines to a faithful friend of both children and adults.

Shetland ponies are popular as pets and for use with beginning riders. These animals were originally bred for harsh weather and hard work on the Shetland Islands. Through the years, the ponies kept their shaggy coats and easy-to-train nature. Today’s Shetland ponies are even used as service animals. Pony lovers will find out how these small horses became the special breed they are today. Specially chosen photographs spotlight the Shetland pony’s unique qualities.

The Ugly Pony tells the journey of an awkward pony galloping on bravely through bullies and hecklers. When strange-looking pony Bella is born at a prize-winning stud yard, nobody wants to be her friend. She looks too different to fit in. Now, with the showing season looming and the prize-winning ponies heckling her, Bella must find her own inner beauty or risk getting bullied forever... A beautiful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic, The Ugly Duckling, with a touch of unicorn magic! “A must-have for every children’s bookcase, it is literally impossible for any child not to fall in love with The Ugly Pony.” “This is a new telling of a classic tale young readers will adore.”

Do you like ponies? Then you'll love learning all about the Shetland. Shetland ponies have small, broad heads and stocky bodies, and they're known for being hard workers. Did you know that Shetlands hauled coal in England's coal mines in the mid-1800s? Or that modern-day Shetlands sometimes help the blind by serving as guide ponies? Learn more about Shetlands in this fun and fascinating book!

It's a mystery! When 5-year-old Rosalie stops by to show Lulu her brand-new pet, the hamster makes a run for it. Lulu is sure it's somewhere in her house. But if her grandmother finds it before the girls do there's going to be BIG trouble...and poor Rosalie will have to give up the only pet she's ever had. Never fear! There's no mystery too big (or small) for three best friends and their ponies to solve. Lulu's pony, Snow White can sniff out a hamster in a second. But how can the pony help if the hamster is indoors? Snow White may have to go where no pony has gone before.