You and Your Pony [Complete Guide to Horse Training, Care, Exercise, riding, Pets, Health, Breeds, Comprehensive Techniques, Methods, Explained, Reliable guidebook]

Oversized hard back in original dust cover. Previous owner name on inside front cover and some minor marks on ffep. Overall text of book is clean and unmarked, binding is tight. DJ shows some wear, minor chips and slight closed tears. Over all minor defects for this scarce used book about horsemanship. 275 pages, fully illustrated, indexed. Firmly readable. Hardback : vintage hard cover edition in good clean condition, with dust cover. A typical used book with some slight wear to edges and spine. As to be expected with used books, there may be some minor bumping, creases, and/or scuffs. Overall a good copy, excellent resource and reading enjoyment. ~ We appreciate your consideration of one of our books, art prints or novelty items. We strive to offer fast, courteous and professional service to all our patrons. Reading is one of life's great pleasures. Please inquire for further details, our items arrive shrink wrapped and well packed. ~ Thank you for viewing and stopping by. ~~ About: A pony is a type of small horse (Equus ferus caballus). Depending on the context, a pony may be a horse that is under an approximate or exact height at the withers, or a small horse with a specific conformation and temperament. Compared to a larger horse, a pony may have a thicker coat, mane and tail, with proportionally shorter legs, a wider barrel, heavier bone, a thicker neck and a shorter, broader head. The word pony derives from the old French poulenet, meaning foal, a young, immature horse. Small horses and ponies were traditionally used for riding, driving and as pack beasts. During the Industrial Revolution, particularly in Great Britain, many were used as pit ponies, hauling loads of coal in the mines. In the modern era they may be kept as children's mounts, for recreational or competitive riding or driving, or for cultural or conservation reasons.Ponies are generally considered intelligent and friendly. They are sometimes also described as stubborn or cunning. Properly trained ponies are appropriate mounts for children who are learning to ride. Larger ponies can be ridden by adults, as ponies are usually strong for their size. Source, Wikipedia. …