The Book of Horses: The ultimate guide to horses around the world
The Book of Horses celebrates the world of the magnificent horse. Perfect for kids who want to know more!

Full of pictures, it transports readers from the Mongolian steppe to thrilling racetrack. The beautiful pictures - including evocative photographs and horse profiles - tell their own stories without the need for too much text. Discover the white horses of the Camargue that gallop through the sea, the lithe thoroughbreds that race at 43 miles an hour, and the brave war horses that plunged into the horror of battle, and many more. At the same time, readers will learn how to care for horses and ponies, keeping them in top condition.

Keeping your horse in good health is vital. Daily checks mean that you have a better chance of spotting something before it gets too bad to fix. Here are some handy hints about what to look for!

>Your horse should be alert—ears pricked up or flicked forward and back

>Coats should be shiny and smooth, not greasy

>Weeping eyes or nose are not a good sign, so get those checked

>Loss of appetite could indicate illness

>Rearing or bolting when being ridden could actually be a sign of dental problems!

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The Book of Horses: The ultimate guide to horses around the world
The Book of Horses celebrates the world of the magnificent horse. Perfect for kids who want to know more!

Full of pictures, it transports readers from the Mongolian steppe to thrilling racetrack. The beautiful pictures - including evocative photographs and horse profiles - tell their own stories without the need for too much text. Discover the white horses of the Camargue that gallop through the sea, the lithe thoroughbreds that race at 43 miles an hour, and the brave war horses that plunged into the horror of battle, and many more. At the same time, readers will learn how to care for horses and ponies, keeping them in top condition.

Keeping your horse in good health is vital. Daily checks mean that you have a better chance of spotting something before it gets too bad to fix. Here are some handy hints about what to look for!

>Your horse should be alert—ears pricked up or flicked forward and back

>Coats should be shiny and smooth, not greasy

>Weeping eyes or nose are not a good sign, so get those checked

>Loss of appetite could indicate illness

>Rearing or bolting when being ridden could actually be a sign of dental problems!

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The Book of Horses: The ultimate guide to horses around the world

The Book of Horses: The ultimate guide to horses around the world

by Mortimer Children's Books
The Book of Horses: The ultimate guide to horses around the world

The Book of Horses: The ultimate guide to horses around the world

by Mortimer Children's Books

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The Book of Horses celebrates the world of the magnificent horse. Perfect for kids who want to know more!

Full of pictures, it transports readers from the Mongolian steppe to thrilling racetrack. The beautiful pictures - including evocative photographs and horse profiles - tell their own stories without the need for too much text. Discover the white horses of the Camargue that gallop through the sea, the lithe thoroughbreds that race at 43 miles an hour, and the brave war horses that plunged into the horror of battle, and many more. At the same time, readers will learn how to care for horses and ponies, keeping them in top condition.

Keeping your horse in good health is vital. Daily checks mean that you have a better chance of spotting something before it gets too bad to fix. Here are some handy hints about what to look for!

>Your horse should be alert—ears pricked up or flicked forward and back

>Coats should be shiny and smooth, not greasy

>Weeping eyes or nose are not a good sign, so get those checked

>Loss of appetite could indicate illness

>Rearing or bolting when being ridden could actually be a sign of dental problems!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781839350719
Publisher: Welbeck Children's Books
Publication date: 06/01/2021
Pages: 72
Product dimensions: 8.70(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile: IG940L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Mortimer Children's is an imprint of Welbeck Publishing Group.

Table of Contents

Welcome 6

What is a horse? 8

Coat colors 10

Perfect patterns 12

Appaloosa 14

Friesian 15

Horses versus ponies 16

Wild ponies 18

Budyonny 20

Brumby 21

Health check 22

Dream diet 24

Grooming your pony 26

Lipizzan 28

Dressage and jumping 30

Marwari 32

Thoroughbred 33

Racing 34

Palio di Siena 36

Redeo and Polo 38

Horses through history 40

Working horses 42

Horse that heal 44

Famous horses 46

Fabulous foals 48

Mongolian horses and eagle hunters 50

Riding and gaits 52

American Paint Horse 54

Peruvian Paso and Irish Draught 55

Maremmano and Sorraia 56

Knabstrupper 57

Camargue horses 58

Horses of the world: Akhal-Teke 60

Ardennes 61

Fell and American Cream 62

Caspian and Hackney 63

Gauchos of Argentina 64

Pony pictures 66

Horse gallery 68

Glossary 70

Index 72

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