horsemanship

Cat, Dog, Pig, and Duck all take Mr. Horse up on his offer of a ride and encourage him to run faster and faster until they are in danger of falling off.

In need of two hundred dollars, the entry fee for competing in the Palomino Parade, Landy hears a local legend about hidden gold and becomes determined to find the treasure.

Adela is excited to perform with the Flying Angels, the vaulting team to which her sisters belong, but her pride makes her quit when she falls while dismounting from her horse.

Kenny longs to ride a horse like his father and the other cowboys, and finally his sympathetic mother teaches him.

Little Rat overcomes her fear and learns to ride a horse, just like her daddy did when he was young.

Covers how to choose, care for, and train a pony, basic and more advanced riding skills, and necessary equipment. Makes generous use of color photographs to show examples of the ideas and concepts.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the techniques, equipment, and safety requirements of horseback riding, and includes information on the care of horses.

Although her temperamental horse Pretty Lady is about to be retired, Polly longs to see her in the winner's circle and pursues plans to retrain her in time for the prestigious Travers Stakes.

Describes the different steps in learning how to jump when riding a horse or pony, discussing taking position, poles and grids, fences, riding a course, jumping in a show, and cross-country jumping.