Horses and Ponies (Kingfisher Riding Club) [Hardcover]

Sandy Ransford (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Kingfisher Riding Club

The perfect gift for the child who has been smitten with the horse and pony bug! Packed with specially commissioned photos, this handsome reference gathers all the essential information the aspiring young rider wants to know as well as the fun and romance of the world of horses and ponies. The topics covered include everything from practical advice on tack, dressage, and first riding lessons, to how to approach, groom, and tend to a horse or pony. There's a wealth of information about the different breeds as well as important advice on pony health, safety, and how to choose the right pony. Detailed photo sequences take more experienced riders through the more advanced riding skills, and offer an inside look at the workings of a stable. An illustrated glossary and index round out this handsome and informative gift book.

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About the Author

Sandy Ransford has over 30 books for children to her credit. These include titles on horses and riding, dogs, fashion for kids, and conservation - as well as many activity, game and puzzle books. She is the author of all of the books in the Kingfisher Riding Club series - First Riding Lessons, Horses & Ponies, Horse & Pony Breeds, and Horse & Pony Care - as well as Horse & Pony Factfile.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Kingfisher; 1st edition (April 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0753453436
• ISBN-13: 978-0753453438
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,260,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a neat little book!, July 25, 2000

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This review is from: Horses and Ponies (Barron's Pocket Gem) (Hardcover)

I love this little book. It's got tons of pictures and a cute little drawing in the top right corner of every page. It covers breeds such as the Shire, Suffolk Punch, Cleveland Bay, Holsteiner, Arabian, Appaloosa, Dartmoor, and Falabella. I highly recomend this colorful easy to read book to all children who love horses. This book includes an index of breeds and a height chart. The pictures are really nice as well.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For all horse lovers!, July 18, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Horses and Ponies (Kingfisher Riding Club) (Hardcover)

This was a great book. It tells about participating in horse shows and taking care of your own horse and much more! Anyone who loves horses should read this.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As informative as it is fascinating, July 5, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Horses and Ponies (Kingfisher Riding Club) (Hardcover)

Sandy Ransford's Kingfisher Riding Club Horses & Ponies is a superbly illustrated introduction for young readers to horses and ponies which is as informative as it is fascinating. Youngsters new to the animals are shown all aspects on approaching, caring for, exercises, breeding, and riding the equine companions. For more experienced young riders there is a wealth of practical and insightful information on pony shows, dressage and eventing. For those who own or have access to a horse or pony (and for those who dream of having their own mount one day), then Kingfisher Riding Club Horses & Ponies is very essential and highly entertaining reading.