China Agricultural and Food Products Exporters Directory |
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| Author:
| IBP USA Staff, |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4330-6150-9 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | Global Pro Info USA
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $99.95 |
Book Description:
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For the first-time horse owner,
My First Book of Horses guides young equestrians through this very important#151;and fun#151;commitment. Beginning with a history of horses and what roles they’ve played throughout history, readers will get a full-color glimpse of horses with knights in full armor, as companions to the Native Americans, in formal dressage competitions, racing, and as a mode of early transportation. This book then delves into all the...
More DescriptionFor the first-time horse owner,
My First Book of Horses guides young equestrians through this very important#151;and fun#151;commitment. Beginning with a history of horses and what roles they’ve played throughout history, readers will get a full-color glimpse of horses with knights in full armor, as companions to the Native Americans, in formal dressage competitions, racing, and as a mode of early transportation.
This book then delves into all the need-to-know horse basics, including:
- How to identify all the most popular breeds of horses (including the Shetland pony, Arab, Tinker, Fjord horse, and American Quarter horse)
- Advice on tips on keeping a healthy, happy horse
- A step-by-step mane- or tail-braiding guide, grooming your horse, and cleaning up after your horse (yes, it must be done!)
- The details of horse equipment: saddles, horseshoes, boots, gloves, and helmets
- A full glossary of horse terminology so that you can speak the equine lingo confidently
If you or your children love horses, this book is for you!