Hold on to your cowboy hats and prepare for a wild read! In this book, you'll learn all about the bucking horses, lively livestock, and daring riders of the rodeo world. You'll read about roping, ridi
Describes the evolution and roles of horses throughout history, from the earliest horses that existed in prehistoric times, to the horses used as transportation in the historic period, to the work and
Introduces the American quarter horse--the result of English colonists breeding their horses with those of the Chickasaw Indians--and describes its physical characteristics, special abilities, and fam
Introduces race horses, describing their physical characteristics and training, and discussing some of the famous race horses of the past, including Man o' War, Seabiscuit, and Secretariat.
"A narrative guide to caring for horses, from where to house the animals, how to groom them, how much to exercise and feed them, and what to wear and expect as you perform daily tasks"--
A narrative guide to riding horses covers such topics as where to ride the animals, how to saddle them, how to mount and give orders to them, and what to wear and expect while riding.
"A narrative guide to showing horses, from how much to practice beforehand, what the show classes entail, what judges are looking for, and what to wear and expect as you perform"--
"A narrative guide to training horses, from where to work with the animals, when to begin training, which skills can be taught, and what to wear and expect as you perform daily tasks"--
