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Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids
Saddle up for a ride through the world of horses!
What animal is the most fasci-neigh-ting? A horse, of course! Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids teaches kids 8 to 12 all the basics of equine care―from anatomy to housing to bathing to feeding. You’ll find plenty of knowledge to harness, whether you’re just starting out or already have a horse of your own!
Brush up on grooming techniques and learn about all the necessary gear, from halters to horseshoes. The illustrations in this essential book of horses for kids will teach you horse hair care, show you the differences between gaits, and much more. You’ll even find out all about equestrian activities and events featuring horses for kids.
In Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids, you’ll find:
*Safety first―This standout book on horses for kids demonstrates the best practices to keep you―and your horse―safe during handling, riding, grooming, bathing, and more.
*Breeds and steeds―Pick out the qualities you’ll want most in a horse, and find your dream breed in this colorful guide about horses for kids.
*How to speak horse―Communicate the equine way with an illustrated guide to horse body language and a helpful glossary of horse terms.
Next time you hit the trail, trot out your new skills from Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids!
What animal is the most fasci-neigh-ting? A horse, of course! Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids teaches kids 8 to 12 all the basics of equine care―from anatomy to housing to bathing to feeding. You’ll find plenty of knowledge to harness, whether you’re just starting out or already have a horse of your own!
Brush up on grooming techniques and learn about all the necessary gear, from halters to horseshoes. The illustrations in this essential book of horses for kids will teach you horse hair care, show you the differences between gaits, and much more. You’ll even find out all about equestrian activities and events featuring horses for kids.
In Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids, you’ll find:
*Safety first―This standout book on horses for kids demonstrates the best practices to keep you―and your horse―safe during handling, riding, grooming, bathing, and more.
*Breeds and steeds―Pick out the qualities you’ll want most in a horse, and find your dream breed in this colorful guide about horses for kids.
*How to speak horse―Communicate the equine way with an illustrated guide to horse body language and a helpful glossary of horse terms.
Next time you hit the trail, trot out your new skills from Horse Life: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Riding Horses for Kids!
- GenresNonfiction
146 pages, Paperback
Published March 3, 2020
207 people are currently reading
58 people want to read
About the author
Robyn Smith
22 books40 followersRobyn Smith is a Jamaican cartoonist known for her mini-comic The Saddest Angriest Black Girl in Town, illustrating DC Comics' Nubia: Real One (written by L.L. McKinney) and Black Josei Press' Wash Day (written by Jamila Rowser). She has an MFA from the Center for Cartoon Studies and has also worked on comics for College Humor, Nike, and The Nib. She loves cake and her cat, Benson, and holds onto dreams of returning home to the ocean.
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March 2, 2020
My daughter rides a therapy horse weekly. Throughout the many years of her riding we have read many books on horses. She wants to learn all she can about these magnificent creatures.
This is the best I have seen. We learned so much in this easy to read format. It goes over the different breeds and how to tell which is which with colored illustrations. It has illustrations on the head markings, leg markings, the coloring names. The book made learning so easy to remember.
My daughter found it amusing the “Horse Talk” section with more illustrations showing when they might bite, bored, ready to bolt, and other signs of what might be being said.
It also goes over the basic safety, grooming skills, tack, bathing, feeding, horse anatomy, pest control, and much more.
My daughter has enjoyed sharing all her new information at the stables.
I received a copy of this product from Callisto Publisher's in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
This is the best I have seen. We learned so much in this easy to read format. It goes over the different breeds and how to tell which is which with colored illustrations. It has illustrations on the head markings, leg markings, the coloring names. The book made learning so easy to remember.
My daughter found it amusing the “Horse Talk” section with more illustrations showing when they might bite, bored, ready to bolt, and other signs of what might be being said.
It also goes over the basic safety, grooming skills, tack, bathing, feeding, horse anatomy, pest control, and much more.
My daughter has enjoyed sharing all her new information at the stables.
I received a copy of this product from Callisto Publisher's in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
April 21, 2021
Excellent summary of all things horsey
This is a fabulous intro for newbies to understand more about the choosing, care, and keeping of a horse. I've been around horses my whole life and didn't know some of it.
This is a fabulous intro for newbies to understand more about the choosing, care, and keeping of a horse. I've been around horses my whole life and didn't know some of it.
January 14, 2021
This book is so good
I like this because it will help me with my future horse,it is so useful! This is one of the best book I have ever read.
I like this because it will help me with my future horse,it is so useful! This is one of the best book I have ever read.
June 10, 2021
This was an easy to read, well organized guide to horse care for kids, though adults could also find tios in here. It could do with more illustrations though.
November 22, 2022
A nice, simple guide to horse basics for very beginners. Nice illustrations and simple language would make it a great read for a younger rider or horse fan.
January 29, 2025
told me everything I needed to know about being a horse woman. Thanks Robin!
March 5, 2025
Ignore the fact that I read this five times and thought I was getting a horse after getting the book for my birthday when I was seven 💀
March 29, 2020
Okay, so one day we and our kids will again be hanging out at stables and enjoying all that riding has to offer. Until then, enjoy time with this book and prepare for that time.
This title is encyclopedic in nature. Chapters include Horse Life, The Perfect Horse-For You!, Ready to Ride, Safety Skills, Eating Like a Horse, Stable Life, Grooming Guide, Healthy and Happy, Sports, Shows and FUN! with additional sections on routines, a glossary, resources and references. Definitely a title that a young rider (ages 8 to 12 on average) will enjoy.
Readers will learn about the horse's life cycle, how horses communicate, the different breeds and coat colors, tips for riding and so, so much more. Find out about riding gear for both the horse and rider. Know a horse's gaits from walk to gallop. Know how to groom your equine buddy. I could go on and review everything in the book but will leave some for readers to discover and enjoy.
The author knows her stuff. She has been in love with horses since the age of three. Now, she has more than 45 years of experience in the world of horses.
The text is clear and is accompanied by appealing illustrations. I very highly recommend this title for budding equestriennes. They will learn so much, will enjoy going through the book and will soon be asking their favorite adults to get them a horse!
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
This title is encyclopedic in nature. Chapters include Horse Life, The Perfect Horse-For You!, Ready to Ride, Safety Skills, Eating Like a Horse, Stable Life, Grooming Guide, Healthy and Happy, Sports, Shows and FUN! with additional sections on routines, a glossary, resources and references. Definitely a title that a young rider (ages 8 to 12 on average) will enjoy.
Readers will learn about the horse's life cycle, how horses communicate, the different breeds and coat colors, tips for riding and so, so much more. Find out about riding gear for both the horse and rider. Know a horse's gaits from walk to gallop. Know how to groom your equine buddy. I could go on and review everything in the book but will leave some for readers to discover and enjoy.
The author knows her stuff. She has been in love with horses since the age of three. Now, she has more than 45 years of experience in the world of horses.
The text is clear and is accompanied by appealing illustrations. I very highly recommend this title for budding equestriennes. They will learn so much, will enjoy going through the book and will soon be asking their favorite adults to get them a horse!
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
July 11, 2021
Best guide ever thanks so much
This is a great book for any horse crazy girl and I love it so I really recommend it to everyone in the entire 🌍
This is a great book for any horse crazy girl and I love it so I really recommend it to everyone in the entire 🌍
April 21, 2022
You can learn how to take care of horses in this book and I might read it again.
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