This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to ride, especially those who are members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc. and want to meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency. If you are that youngster, you will be able to read this book on your own. It will show you how to become a careful, thoughtful rider and how to communicate with and understand your pony. Some sections, however, are meant to be read by an adult (a parent or riding instructor), so you can get the extra help you may need to reach your ...
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This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to ride, especially those who are members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc. and want to meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency. If you are that youngster, you will be able to read this book on your own. It will show you how to become a careful, thoughtful rider and how to communicate with and understand your pony. Some sections, however, are meant to be read by an adult (a parent or riding instructor), so you can get the extra help you may need to reach your goals. By the time you have read this book you will know a lot about: * riding in a ring and in the open * beginning jumping * pony care and handling * safety * having fun and meeting challenges You will also feel good knowing that you are on your way to being a horseman and not just a rider.
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Illustrated by Susan E. Harris. Very Good- 0876059523. Softcover is heavy, glazed paper. Blue spine with white letting. Overall, pages are clean and tight; showing signs of careful use. Illustrated with many b/w drawings by the author. The first book in the series of US Pony Club Manuals. Ms. Harris is a wonderful author and illustrator. Her words are clear and concise and the drawings clearly illustrate the points she is making in her text. Book is in four sections--About Pony Club, Learning to Ride and Selecting a Pony; Learning to Ride; Pony Care and Management; Pony Knowledge, Tack and Turnout. An excellent basic resource for those just starting to ride and care for horses. She is also a Sr. Level Four Centered Riding instructor and excellent clinician. You can't go wrong buying any of her books. An invaluable resource and must have for any riding library [I have it in mine! ].; United States Pony Club Manuals Series; B&W Illustrations; 6 x 9 1/4; xii, 305 pages; Soft cover has shelf wear, bumping, rubbing/scuffing, creasing on front cover; owner's name written tidily on front cover and front end paper. Few pages have some creasing.
