Explains how to keep horses and ponies healthy and happy, discussing diet, grooming, illness, injury, and the proper use of the saddle, bridle, and other gear used while riding.
A guide to riding horses and ponies, discussing such topics as getting started, how to mount and dismount, sitting right, riding in a group, and jumping.
Highlights beautiful and unusual breeds of horses and ponies, from tough native ponies around the world to the heavy horses that pull their own weight for a living.
Describes the different steps in learning how to jump when riding a horse or pony, discussing taking position, poles and grids, fences, riding a course, jumping in a show, and cross-country jumping.
