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"There are many steps to learning how to ride a horse. To mount a horse, riders grab the reins in their hands and face the animal's left side. Still holding the reins, riders grasp the saddle and step into the stirrup. They stand up in the stirrup and swing the other leg over the horse. Discover more about this activity in Horseback Riding, a title in the Outdoor Adventures and Sports series. This title covers the basics of horseback riding, going...

The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horse mastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges, and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping, or western riding, or whether it is breeding, grooming,...

Whether you already have a horse or are thinking of buying one, you ll find plenty of practical advice and valuable information in The Backyard Horseman, a down-to-earth guide to raising and caring for horses on a small scale and a limited budget. Emphasizing ethics and economy, longtime backyard horseman Ron Rude covers topics such as buying, feeding, and training, as well as health, gear, facilities, pasture management, shows and events, and decisions...

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.

How do horses live in the wild? What kind of pony lives near the North Pole? Why do horses wear shoes? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more fascinating things about horses and ponies.

First Horse provides all the information that a first-time horse owner needs to make the transition to horse ownership and to learn the basics of good horsemanship and animal husbandry. It answers questions such as Who can help you find a horse? Where will you keep your horse? How do you test-ride a prospect? What do you want in a horse, and what price are you willing to pay? With this well-illustrated guide, new horse owners can acquire the basic...

Breeding identification, riding techniques, and the proper care for tending to horses are elements of a comprehensive guide about horses and ponies, complete with sidebars, full color photos, helpful tips, and more. The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia is a fantastic gift for children who dream of having a horse or pony of their own. There is a clear introduction to the horse followed by chapters explaining horse and pony care, riding...