Horse Care, Riding & Training for Kids age 6 to 11 - A kids guide to horse riding, equestrian training, care, safety, grooming, breeds, horse ownership, groundwork & horsemanship for girls & boys - Elaine Heney - Bog

*** Winner of the Best Young Adult Training Book Award at the EQUUS Film & Arts Festival, USA 2023
Enjoy this 'Listening to the Horse' inspired children's equestrian book, packed full of body language, behavior, horse health, grooming, feeding, safety, tack, groundwork and riding tips for the young rider. Perfect for boys & girls ages 6-11 who love horses & ponies!
This much loved children's book is based on the philosophy of listening to the horse, being kind & practicing good horsemanship. It is written by Elaine Heney, the author of the acclaimed 'Listenology' book series. And to make it totally unputdownable, this book is also packed full of horse themed activities including mazes, word scrambles, crosswords & horse themed puzzles. So much fun for kids! Discover the world of horses with this 'must read' book for kids.
Book contents:
What you need to know about horse behaviour
The horse handwriting challenge
Horse body language explained
How to bond with your horse
The horse bonding quiz
Common horse breeds
Find 5 common horse breeds
Exploring the horse disciplines
Amazing horse colors
The horse colours word scramble
Introduction to horse anatomy
Parts of the horse's body challenge
The equine skeleton
Discover your horse's teeth
Your horse's feet explained
Horse care quiz
What every horse needs
Equine feeding & environment
Common illnesses in horses
Helping the sick horse
Sick horse word scramble
Help the vet maze
Grooming your horse
Parts of the saddle & bridle
Bridles & halters
Find the lost saddle puzzle
The magic of horse math
Important horse safety tips
Horse safety quiz
Horse rider clothing
Advantages of the mounting block
Horse training basics for success
Starting groundwork with your horse
Horse riding & listening to the horse
Understanding walk, trot & canter
Horse words scramble
What not to do with your horse
Great horsemanship
Pony savings tracker
Elaine Heney is the #1 best-selling author, award-winning film-maker, director of Grey Pony Films, and creator of the 'Listening to the Horse¿' documentary. She has helped over 120,000+ horse owners in 113 countries to create awesome relationships with their horses.
Elaine lives in Ireland with her horses Ozzie & Matilda. Discover Elaine's series of world renowned online groundwork, riding & training programs at Grey Pony Films.