Introduction: Horses names -- Horse behaviour -- Horse body language -- Bonding with your horse -- Horse breeds -- Horse discipline -- Horse colours -- Horse anatomy -- Horse people -- Your horse's home -- Common illness in horses -- Grooming your horse -- Horse training -- Saddles and bridles -- Horse safety -- Groundwork -- Horses riding -- Good horsemanship.
Summary:
"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 Listenology and 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."--Amazon.com.
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