(4) 4-6 Complete Guides to Horses and Ponies series. This book explains the fundamentals of jumping with a sensible emphasis on solid preparation to develop cooperation between horse and rider. Topics covered include ground exercises for the rider, equitation, practicing with poles and grids, and jumping single fences, combinations, and courses. Though the cramped design is busy, the sharp photographs generally illustrate and clarify the concepts under discussion. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie E. Stallcup

(4) 4-6 Complete Guides to Horses and Ponies series. Focusing on properly selecting and fitting equipment, this book offers detailed, accurate information on safe and sensitive horse handling for both basic and advanced levels of skill. The cramped design, which includes "tack tips" and "tack facts" and boxed sidebars about grooming and care, is overly busy, but the captioned photos are generally well chosen and engaging. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie E. Stallcup

(4) 4-6 Complete Guides to Horses and Ponies series. This book offers detailed, accurate information on safe and sensitive horse handling for both basic and advanced skill levels. Budd explores equine psychology and behavior and encourages readers to be respectful of horse needs and motivations. The cramped book design is overly busy, but the captioned photographs are generally well chosen and engaging. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie E. Stallcup

(4) 4-6 Complete Guides to Horses and Ponies series. An informative text, illustrated with clear color photos in a crowded layout, furnishes readers with a good introduction to horseback riding. Nuggets of commentary provide a general overview, and although there is a lack of depth in the explanations, the facts are accurate. Related websites are listed at the back. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Complete Guides to Horses and Ponies series. Factual information furnishes readers with a good introduction to various horse and pony breeds. Clear color photos enhance the text, though the layout is somewhat crowded. Nuggets of commentary give a general overview of the subject; there is a lack of depth in the explanations, but the facts are accurate. Related websites are listed at the back. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Complete Guides to Horses and Ponies series. Although the layout is crowded, readers will find a great deal of information about how to stable, feed, groom, and handle a horse or pony. Helpful hints are provided on first aid, caring for common ailments, choosing blankets, shoeing, clipping, and more. Color photographs accompany the explanations, which are accurate if not always in-depth. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.