Owning a horse is a lot of fun, but also requires a lot of responsibility. Designed for children ages 9 and up, this encouraging and informative guide introduces kids to both the satisfying rewards and the hard work that caring for a horse entails. With easy-to-understand language and clear illustrations, Cherry Hill covers every aspect of selecting, housing, feeding, and showing horses. Emphasizing an understanding of horse behavior, Hill provides kids with all the information they need to safely and successfully keep their own horse.
Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including 101 Arena Exercises for Horse & Rider, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Think Like a Horse, What Every Horse Should Know, and Horse Care for Kids. Visit her at www.horsekeeping.com, where you can find information on her books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge.
Introduction
1 Behavior
2 Choosing a Horse
3 Horsekeeping
4 Feeding
5 Health Care
6 Grooming
7 Safe Handling and Riding
8 Enjoying Your Horse
Horse Care Calendar
Recommended Reading
Glossary
Index
Owning a horse is a lot of fun -- and a lot of responsibility. This book provides easy-to-follow instructions -- complete with photographs, drawings, and diagrams -- to show you how to care for and understand your horse so you can become trusting and loyal friends.
* How to select the kind of horse or pony that is best for you
* How to feed, shelter, and provide fencing for your horse
* How to keep your horse healthy and happy
* How to handle your horse safely
* How much time and money you will need to care for your horse
* Where to find opportunities to show your horse
"…marketed for children, but even rookie adults will find it readable with being insulting…many, many illustrations…lots of eye-grabbing side-bars and informative boxes…this book is practical. It's clear." – National Sporting Library Michael Plumb's Horse Journal
"A delightful book…easy reading…should make that important first step into the horse world a lot easier for the child and the parents." – Performance Horse
"…the perfect gift for youngsters just getting started with horses." – Performance Horse
"…written in an easy, conversational style suitable for any child old enough to begin caring for a large animal." – Rural Heritage
"Cherry Hill's experience as an equestrian and trainer distinguishes her as a knowledgeable horsewoman." – ASPCA Animal Watch
"All first-time horse owners should have such vital information." – ASPCA Animal Watch
"[A] clear, easy-to-follow and helpful first guide to horse care for children." – ASPCA Animal Watch
"If your child recently got a horse/pony, or you are planning on getting one for your child, this book is a must." – Morrisville, VT, News Citizen
"If you know a young horse or pony owner – or an inquisitive wannabe – they're likely to be fascinated by the entertaining and informative Your Pony, Your Horse: A Kid's Guide to Care and Enjoyment by Cherry Hill." – Las Cruces, NM, Sun News
