Kingfisher Riding Club
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The many different breeds of horses and ponies that exist have evolved over generations. Their development has been affected by climate, environment and lifestyle, as well as how they are used - whether as workhorses or to ride for pleasure. This book should help the young horse enthusiast to recognize and identify accurately the different breeds. Each horse or pony is photographed and accompanied by detailed descriptions of the history of the breed, as well the particular characteristics, colours and markings that distinguish that breed from any other.
Full-color illustrations on every page are accompanied by short, easy-to-read factual descriptions. These handsome little books introduce beginning readers to a wide variety of interesting subjects, while also making perfect collectibles.
Twenty horses and twelve breeds of pony are described in words and pictures. Here are huge Clydesdales, swift and lightweight Thoroughbreds, and many more.
This introduction to first riding lessons should be of interest to any child who is learning to ride at a riding school, but dreams of having a pony of his or her own. The book offers in depth information about first riding lessons from finding out where to ride and caring for tack, through road safety and riding out. All the practical information a child needs to look after the horse or pony that they ride should be contained in the book.
Text and photographs present information on caring for horses and ponies.