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Horse Breed data coming shortly
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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Horse and Pony Breeds
Author: Sandy Ransford; £7.25
Synopsis
The many different breeds of horses and ponies that exist
have evolved over generations. Their development has been affected by climate
environment and lifestyle
as well as how they are used - whether as workhorses
or to ride for pleasure. This book should help the young horse enthusiast to
recognize and identify accurately the different breeds. Each horse or pony is
photographed and accompanied by detailed descriptions of the history of the
breed
as well the particular characteristics
colours and markings that
distinguish that breed from any other.
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Interactive
horse rescue
scheme from Mossburn - meet the horses and ponies ...
At Mossburn they rescue and shelter misused
abused
unwanted and neglected
horses. You can help them to do this by paying to foster a horse or pony. Just
click on the 'Foster Me Please' button for the horse or pony that you
would like to foster.
Sample horse/pony for fostering
Breezer
"Breezer arrived here on the evening of
Sunday 11th of July 2004 as a yearling Shetland filly with badly deformed hind
legs. The condition is known as capped hock and hers is a really bad case. She
came from a breeder who did not want her
because of her condition she cannot be
bred with. He was asked specifically by our mutual vet not to offload her onto
us as we had enough mouths to feed!"
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How to Buy a Pony
They're cute and adorable and can make the perfect gift for a child. But
beware; ponies require just as much care and hard work as full-grown horses.
1. Go to horse auctions
visit local horse barns
read a book on how to buy a
pony
or visit on a few horse-related Web sites. Become familiar with ponies
before you pull out your wallet.
2. Get some expert advice before making a purchase. It is difficult to select
a sound pony with a good temperament unless you have a great deal of experience
with ponies.
3. Pay special attention to the personality of the pony you're considering
buying
especially if a child will be riding her. If a pony is nippy
flattens
her ears when touched
or bucks up her hind end when you walk behind her
it's
best to bypass that animal.
4. Examine the pony for cracked or deformed hooves
a runny nose or eyes
or
a lethargic demeanour.
5. Ask a horse veterinarian to examine the pony you've chosen. This is the
best way to ensure you are buying a healthy pony.
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