A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about riding and caring for horses and ponies, whether you already keep horses or are simply thinking of joining a pony club, from two of New Zealand's most prominent equestrians

Whether you already own horses or you or someone in your family wants to learn to ride, the Wilson sisters have written this comprehensive and illustrated guide to all the things you need to know about riding and horse ownership.

The Wilson Sisters' Horse and Pony Guide is a detailed, informative and accessible handbook in which two of New Zealand's most prominent equestrians share the knowledge and tried-and-true methods that they have accumulated from a lifetime with horses, including-

* The principles of horse ownership
* How to find the right horse or pony for you
* The start-up and ongoing costs of owning a horse
* How to care for your horse and keep it healthy
* The foundations of great horsemanship
* The basics of handling and riding
* All the gear you need to ride and care for your horse
* The ins and outs of competition

and so much more!

Whether you simply enjoy riding for pleasure or are wanting to pursue your dreams of competing at top-level - the information, photographs and illustrations in this book will show you how to establish safe and correct practices to ride and care for your horse and set you up to be the type of owner your horse deserves.

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