Understanding Horses and Ponies

Children's Literature - Rebecca Singer

This is one book in a series of six that make up "The Complete Guides to Horses and Ponies." It is dense with information for readers who choose to plow their way through the paragraphs of small type, but others may simply wish to browse through the colorfully formatted pages, enjoying the many large, glossy photographs of horses and ponies. Children with a fascination for horses will love this book and it is especially useful for any child who takes horseback riding lessons or who owns a horse. The book gives a brief explanation of the evolution of horses and ponies, explains about survival skills the horses and ponies must use, and teaches the reader why horses and ponies act the way they do. There are many tips for horse owners about how to keep their animals comfortable and happy and about how to treat them as friends and to communicate with them. Other books in the series are about the different breeds of horses and ponies, how to care for the animals, and how to ride and do tricks with horses and ponies.