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Complete Horse Riding Manual
Author: William Micklem; £18.09
The Ultimate Book for Serious Riders!!
Reviewer: from Ireland
This book really is the ultimate guide for any horse rider -
it takes you right through the steps to
success with
any horse, from beginning, to advanced show-jumping, dressage and eventing. It
has loads of great sections and totally new areas which I haven't seen covered
in any other books before, such as rider fitness and exercises for flexibility,
as well as reams of information on how to THINK, and how mental preparation can
make all the difference to your competitive performance. The diagrams and
graphics are really clever and unlike any other books I've seen before (and
trust me, I own a lot of horse books!!) I've also found the troubleshooting
sections very helpful in overcoming little problems with my horse. In this
massive book, William Micklem seems to have covered it all. This is the best
book on my shelf!!
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Keeping
a Pony at Grass
Author: The Pony Club; £6.39
Synopsis
It is one of the Pony Club's longest-lasting and most popular
publications. First published over 40 years ago it tackles its subject - keeping
ponies in good order in safe and satisfactory surroundings - with the utmost
simplicity and good sense. The text and illustrations have been updated to
reflect modern methods of feed and horse management, but the basic philosophy
and wisdom remain intact.
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A charity for the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses and ponies in
Dorset.
Sponsor a horse
What better way to help us than by adopting one of their horses or ponies?
Have a look though the gallery and chose the pony or horse you would like to
sponsor. You will then receive an attractive certificate, cuddly toy and
twice a year they will send you a photograph and update on how your horse or
pony is getting along.
All they ask is for a minimum donation of £20 a year, which goes directly
towards the health and upkeep of your chosen horse or pony.
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Pony Care
Ponies, like horses, eat grains and hay and grass, and
especially enjoy a carrot or a sugar cube for a treat when they’ve been very
good! Ponies need plenty of fresh water and a clean, dry place to sleep at
night, and protection from the weather. Some ponies prefer standing outside
rather than being in a stall or a shed, but it’s important that shelter be
available for them if they need to get out of the cold wind in the winter or the
hot sun in the summer.
HEALTH CARE:
Ponies, like all horses, need regular health care. They need
certain vaccinations every year to protect them against diseases like Eastern
Equine Encephalomyelitis (you can call it "EEE"), rabies, and respiratory
diseases. They also need to be given medicine about every 8 weeks to control
internal parasites, such as worms. There are even dentists and chiropractors for
horses and ponies. Hoof care is very important. A farrier should clip and shape
a pony’s hooves every 8 to 12 weeks, depending on how much it is ridden and how
quickly its hooves grow. Cleaning a pony’s hooves to get rid of mud, manure, and
any stones or sharp objects should be a regular part of daily grooming.
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