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14th edition. Covers all aspects of horsemastership in a single volume, revised and brought up to date by members of the Training Committee of The Pony Club.
The second in the Stablemate Series. Clear easy-to-follow text, supported by the author s superb colour illustrations, provide a comprehensive guide to each of the horse s many and complex body functions from the skeleton and skin to the senses, circulation and reproductive systems.
Knowing about horse conformation, movement and soundness is important to any horse owner, whether you are selecting a horse, judging horses, or evaluating a horse's strengths, weaknessess, and ultimate potential. The USPC Guide to Conformation, Movement and Soundness clearly explains and illustrates good, functional conformation and movement, faulty movement, conformation defects, blemishes and unsoundnesses, their causes, and how they affect the horse. This guide will be helpful to Pony Club and 4-H members, instructors, horse owners, and anyone interested in learning about evalulating horses' conformation, soundness and way of moving. The Howell Equestrian Library
"...An in-depth guide for what is actually involved in buying, owning and caring for a pony. It offers advice on finding the right pony, buying the necessary equipment, livery options, daily care, feeding, shoeing, health, exercise and, when the time comes, how to go about selling the pony." -- page 4 of cover.
This new title, Bits and Bitting has been commissioned by The Pony Club to explain the subject in the clearest way possible. With photographs, illustrations and diagrams throughout, this book describes the equipment, how to use it, when to use it, why they should (or should not) use it, and the effects it will have - as well as problem-solving and lots of other useful facts and information. Riding is all about communication with your horse or pony, whether you're enjoying your first lessons or competing in the Pony Club championships. Choosing the right bit and using it correctly plays a vital part
Buying a pony is an exciting prospect, but it can also be daunting and full of pitfalls for the unwary. This publication from The Pony Club helps novice or first time buyers to make the right decisions and avoid slipping up when purchasing a pony. It deals with making plans and working out the likely cost of owning a pony; where to keep him; what sort of pony to buy; assessing conformation of the pony before purchase; viewing and trying; arranging insurance; and making him feel at home.
The USPC Guide to Bandaging Your Horse provides the kind of information all riders and horse owners need about leg care, bandaging, and keeping your horse's legs sound. It explains the many kinds of bandages and bandage materials, their purposes, and when to use them. Detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions teach you how to apply bandages for shipping, stable, exercise, and various treatment bandages safely and correctly. It also provides tips on the best types of bandage materials to use and making your own leg pads. This guide will be helpful to Pony Clubbers and other horse owners and riders as well as instructors, trainers, and grooms who are interested in learning or teaching their students about bandaging and taking care of their horses' legs.
Required reading for every Pony Club Member—now in a valuable new edition The United States Pony Club (USPC) is among the largest equestrian organizations in the United States, with more than 14,000 members in 600 clubs spread across 49 states, credited with training many current and past Olympic competitors. The USPC Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will continue to be required reading into their new editions. This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to ride, especially members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc., who want to meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency. If you're that youngster, you will be able to read this book on your own....
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