The Young Rider: A Young Enthusiast's Guide to English Riding - Hardcover

Green, Lucinda

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0751350648 ISBN 13: 9780751350647

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (DK) Publishing, 1993

Synopsis

Many children show an early interest in horses and ponies. This guide sets out to cultivate this interest. It contains over 300 colourful photographs of children with horses and ponies, combined with an informative text. The book is packed with useful hints and tips, all demonstrated through photographs. The author is a British rider and former European and World Champion. She holds the record for most wins (six) at the Badminton Three-day Event.

About this title

From Booklist

Gr. 4-6. Readers curious about English riding will find answers to many of their questions in Green's excellent introduction to riding and horse care. She covers a wide variety of topics--how to choose a riding school, equipment and clothing, horse grooming, stable care (surprisingly, the young models mucking out the stalls are all smiling and immaculate), and participating in events. Bullets (in the shape of horse silhouettes) signal helpful hints on riding technique. Although intended for novices, the book also includes a section on advanced jumping. Green's style is breezy and encouraging, and the text is concise and easy to read, all of which should make the book popular with young readers. The photography is exceptional, and the layout of each double-page spread is very attractive. The models (three girls and a boy) are impeccably groomed and appear to enjoy riding immensely. An illustrated glossary, a listing of major annual riding events, and addresses of relevant associations are provided. Chris Sherman

From School Library Journal

Gr 3 Up-Clearly and accessibly written, this update of The Young Rider (DK, 1993) is mostly unchanged from the original. It provides a basic introduction to ponies and English-style riding that will serve a wide audience. The children in the photos clearly enjoy sharing their skills with readers, while Green, a highly respected British Three Day Event rider, provides an authoritative voice with a friendly tone. Some children may find the small print difficult to read, but the typical DK use of white space and outstanding photography invites them to make the effort. Topics covered include choosing a riding school, what to wear, what to expect from a first lesson, pony care, tack, stable care, feeding, grooming, showing, and more. "Useful Addresses" has been updated with the addition of Web sites and e-mail contacts for groups and associations.-Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public Library

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Edition details

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (DK) Publishing
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0751350648
• ISBN 13: 9780751350647
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64