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Perfect Partners
Author: Kelly Marks; £11.21
Synopsis
Are you and your horse a match made in heaven? Would you like
to achieve the perfect partnership between horse and human? If you want the best
possible relationship with your horse this is the book for you. With her
practical advice and proven success
Kelly Marks can help
you achieve amazing results. This book invites you first to analyze your own
behaviour and how it affects your horse
and then goes on to show you how to
develop mutual trust and respect to form a relationship that doesn't just last
but flourishes. This book includes a series of practical exercises and tips that
will greatly enhance your feel and timing and therefore your riding and ground
work skills. In addition
through case studies and often amusing stories
Kelly
explains the best techniques and attitudes to overcome any challenges that may
come up in your relationship. Kelly's experience
enthusiasm and humour
alongside her respect and affection for the animals she works with
combine to
make this the essential guide for any horse owner.
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The Coloured Horse and Pony
Author: Linzy Dickinson; £5.99
Synopsis
Coloured
horses and ponies have grown enormously in popularity over recent years and can
now be found performing in all spheres of equestrian activities and sports.
Increasingly they are benefiting from well-considered breeding programmes that
are retaining and improving on quality
type and conformation as primary
considerations. The term 'coloured' encompasses a vast array of particular
colours
markings and types
and this guide reflects the extent of this range
giving an overview of colours and types
as well as a useful introduction to
showing. It will serve as a valuable source of information for those who are new
to coloured horses and ponies as well as providing a reference point for the
more experienced horse owner.
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SHRT was established in the 1960s and is the largest equine
Sanctuary in the South. It currently runs a rescue programme for equines that
have suffered neglect
mistreatment or are simply unwanted. We are currently
looking after 211 horses
ponies and donkeys.
We believe every horse
pony and donkey has the right to be
part of a loving family where it will be cared for and loved to the end of its
natural life. Although no animal once rescued is ever sold
where possible we
rehabilitate the animals and
when fully recovered
we "loan" them out to homes
which can provide such an environment. All loan homes are rigorously checked and
the loaned animal is visited from time to time to check on its well-being. If
the loan home is no longer able to look after the animal
for whatever reason
it has to be returned to SHRT.
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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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