My Pony Care Book

Katie Price rode her first pony when she was seven, had a pony on loan at the age of eleven and has always had horses in her life since those days. Now, based on personal hands-on experience, Katie's pony care gift book covers everything you need to know about looking after a pony - from grooming a pony, to plaiting ribbons and bows into a mane to get a really special effect for a show. For Katie's ponies aren't just looked after superbly; they also get Katie's unique ideas to make them really cool too.

This informative guide to horse and pony care is ideal for budding equestrians as well as those who dream of owning their own horse. Packed with top tips, safety hints, and step-by-step instructions, this book ensures that young readers have the knowledge they need to keep a horse well fed and clean, happily stabled and healthy. Learn useful tips for grooming and bathing your pony, and important etiquette when you are out for a ride. Award-winning author Judith Draper clearly explains every aspect of horse care, from feeding and grooming to tack cleaning and first aid. The accessible text is brought to life by vivid photography, providing a handy reference for young horse and pony enthusiasts.

An exciting introduction to the world of riding for young horse and pony enthusiasts.

Illustrated in full color throughout, with more than 650 specially commissioned color photographs and diagrams, Complete Horse Care Manual is almost a Vet-in-Your-Pocket for horse owners, telling you how to provide regular care and attention for your horse, how to guard against health problems, and when the problem is serious enough to need professional attention. Providing the enthusiast with a sound understanding of how a horse functions, this manual clearly explains in non-technical terms the key elements of the horse's make-up, from legs and joints to teeth and jaws, from body systems to body language. Topics covered include the all-important but routine procedures such as clipping, trimming, and shoeing, to more vital subjects such as grazing requirements and nutritional needs. There are extremely useful 'Disorders' Fact Finder sections, there is advice on horse transport takes into account new research, and the latest information on equine passports and microchipping.

My Pony Book is packed with useful advice on how to look after a pony and understand its body language, and full of beautiful photographs of ponies and foals. For young pony lovers, it is the perfect introduction to the pony world and the quickest way to becoming a pony's best friend.

A small mouse explains why each of a succession of ponies is not his.

A child creates her dream pony by drawing it on paper and imagining the adventures they would go on.

An encyclopedia of horses, and a comprehensive guide to horse and pony care.

Introduces the miniature horse as a pet and provides information on caring for and feeding a miniature horse.

This practical and definitive guide explains how to keep horses in excellent health the natural way. The vital roles of correct feed rations, vitamins and minerals in the health of a horse are fully explained; and practical guidance is given on topics such as selecting the right food, treating ailments with natural remedies, dealing with recovery from injury, and combating equine flu. Trainers, breeders and horsekeepers of all kinds will benefit enormously from Pat Coleby's many years of experience working with horses in the UK and Australia. She is a qualified vet, and also the author NATURAL PET CARE.