You and Your First Pony ~ by Alexander, Helen
Many aspiring young riders dream of owning their own horse — but it’s a big responsibility and there’s a lot to learn. You and Your First Pony explains all the basics and how to build a successful partnership with the animal in your care. It takes you through the important points of horse handling, equipment, grooming, feeding, shoeing and health. The book shows you a safe way of handling your pony as you become involved with horse activities.
You and Your First Pony is easy to read and copiously illustrated with high quality colour photographs. Reviewed by leading pony club officials in Australia, it will give you a solid base of knowledge for a successful future with horses.
Contents
Choosing your first pony
Horse habits and behaviour
Catching, leading & tying up
Grooming
Saddlery
Tacking up
Riding clothing
Riding
Feeding
Rugging
Shoeing and trimming
General health and maintenance
Further Reading
Glossary
Index
Suitable for any young person, aged 8 and up interested in riding and owning their own horse. Parents will find it helpful too!
Author Information
Helen Alexander is a qualified BHSPTC instructor and a member of the British Horse Society. An active rider since the age of nine, she was a leading member of the Tooradin Pony Club in Australia, competing at horse trials Grade One level in the Victorian State Championships. Twice named Inter-Collegiate Sportswoman of the Year at the University of Melbourne, Helen has spent time in the Republic of Ireland, show jumping, hunting and instructing, and has worked in the United Kingdom, grooming for International Three Day Event riders.
