The Everything Book of Horses and Ponies

by DK

Overview

A must-have for every animal-loving child, this is the cutest introduction to everything kids want to know about horses and ponies.

Do you dream about riding a horse and want to really get to know them? Would you like to learn how to take care of a horse, what equipment to use, or enter the world of equestrian sports? Discover the secrets of gorgeous horses and ponies in this fun, lively book. Packed with colorful photos, fur-tastic facts, and bite-sized information, The Everything Book of Horses and Ponies takes you into their fascinating world. Find out about favorite breeds from Shire horse to Shetland pony. Learn about horses and ponies from around the globe, and be amazed by their beautiful colorings and patterns. Young equine enthusiasts will be champing at the bit to read this wonderful treasury of horses and ponies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465480118
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	04/02/2019
Series:	Everything About Pets
Pages:	96
Sales rank:	59,246
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	5 - 9 Years

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

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Table of Contents

World of horses 4

Little and large 6

How horses work 8

Growing up 10

Herd behavior 12

Cool coat colors 14

Patterns and markings 16

Super senses 18

How horses move 20

Can a horse talk? 22

Perfect personalities 24

Horsey hair care 26

Horsey homes 28

Equine eats 30

Enjoy the ride! 32

Sports day 34

You and your horse 36

Hardworking helpers 38

Horses and humans 40

Light horses 42

Arabian and Akhal-Teke 44

Thoroughbred 46

Welsh cob and Orlov trotter 48

Trakehner and Holsteiner 50

Lipizzan and Quarter horse 52

Andalusian and Irish Sports horse 54

Appaloosa 56

Heavy horses 58

Friesian and Schleswig 60

Belgian draft and Breton 62

Rhineland heavy draft 64

Percheron and Clydesdale 66

Norwegian fjord and Australian stock 68

Shire horse and Suffolk punch 70

Donkey and Mule 72

Ponies 74

Pony of the Americas and German riding pony 76

Welsh pony and Highland pony 78

Shetland pony 80

Fell pony and Newfoundland pony 82

Icelandic horse and Sandalwood pony 84

Haflinger and Falabella 86

Hokkaido pony and Australian pony 88

Quiz 90

Glossary 92

Index 94