Discusses acquiring and maintaining a horse and entering it in competition, and describes and illustrates the 40 most popular breeds of horses and ponies in the world.
Presents a career guide that includes profiles on more than one hundred industry professionals and lists over two hundred equine occupations including breeding, horseracing, communications, research, and education.
Color photos and text show the most popular breeds of horses, their habits and behavior, and how they are used. Includes a section describing a typical day in the life of a young horse owner.
Surveys the history, equipment, techniques, and safety aspects of equestrian sports, including jumping, dressage, vaulting, and reining, and includes short biographies of top riders and a time line.