The Best Beginner's Guide to Horses and Ponies for Kids - (Best Beginner's Guide for Kids with Pets) by Kirsten Lee (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

You love horses--and really want to learn everything about them. Now what?
Whether you dream about learning to ride or just love horses and ponies and want to know all about them, this guide is packed with the essential information and advice that every horse-loving kid will enjoy.

Explore how horses helped humans make history. Discover the workings of their bodies and minds, inside and out, and get expert information on how to keep them healthy and happy. Learn how to ride them, spend time with them, and care for them. Survey horse shows and horse sports all around the world. Most importantly, understand how to form a lasting bond with the horses and ponies in your life. Full-color photographs aid in understanding and show off the beauty and majesty of horses and ponies around the world.

The Best Beginner's Guide to Horses and Ponies for Kids covers a lot of important topics, including:

• Horse breeds and their characteristics
• Safe handling and communicating with horses
• The basics of horse care, grooming, and tacking
• Horse nutrition and health concerns
• Riding lessons
• Effective horsemanship
• And so much more!

This guide will help you build a wonderful relationship, avoid common mistakes, and make horses an important part of your life!

About the Author

Kirsten Lee was born a horse-crazy kid! She is a lifelong riding instructor, judge, and horse trainer. She is certified through the American Riding Instructors Association in Dressage and Eventing and is a United States Pony Club Graduate "A." Kirsten and her students have competed successfully up to the national level in Dressage, Combined Training, Hunter/Jumper, and Polocrosse. When she's not on horseback or helping kids turn their horse dreams into reality, Kirsten can be found on her farm in wild, wonderful West Virginia, or at www.wvhorsetrainer.com and www.bestbeginnersguidetohorses.com.