An introduction to horses and ponies including care, exercize and pony shows.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
Presenting horses and ponies -- Natural world of horses -- Colors and markings -- Learning more about horses -- Horse breeds -- Pony breeds -- Bridles and other tack -- Types of saddles -- Riding lessons -- Riding clothes -- First meeting -- Getting ready -- All tacked up -- Mounting and dismounting -- Sitting correctly -- Walking -- Asking for a trot -- Lessons in cantering -- Lessons -- Exercises in the saddle -- Going for a trail ride -- Riding on the road -- Simple dressage -- Advanced riding -- Riding at top speed -- First lessons in jumping -- Jumping higher -- Owning your own pony -- Pasture kept -- Pasture-kept pony care -- Good barn management -- Mucking out -- Feeding a healthy diet -- Grooming and washing -- Clipping and blankets -- Shoes and shoeing -- Keeping your pony healthy -- Taking part in events -- Getting ready for a show -- Preparing for traveling -- Going to a show -- Fun and games -- Show jumping classes -- Showing and dressage tests -- Cross-country -- Glossary -- Index.