My First Book of Horses
Author(s): Ingrid Andersson
For the first-time horse owner, My First Book of Horses guides young equestrians through this very important and fun commitment. Beginning with a history of horses and what roles they've played throughout history, readers will get a full-colour glimpse of horses with knights in full armor, as companions to the Native Americans, in formal dressage competitions, racing, and as a mode of early transportation. This book then delves into all the need-to-know horse basics, including: How to identify all the most popular breeds of horses (including the Shetland pony, Arab, Tinker, Fjord horse, and American Quarter horse). Advice and tips on keeping a healthy, happy horse. A step-by-step mane or tail-braiding guide, grooming your horse, and cleaning up after your horse (yes, it must be done!) The details of horse equipment: saddles, horseshoes, boots, gloves, and helmets A full glossary of horse terminology so that you can speak the equine lingo confidently. If you or your children love horses, this book is for you!
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Skyhorse Publishing
- : Skyhorse Publishing
- : 0.45
- : 30 April 2010
- : 269mm X 196mm X 13mm
- : United States
- : 01 October 2011
- : books
Special Fields
- : Ingrid Andersson
- : Hardback
- : Lena Furberg
- : 636.1
- : 48
- : illustrations