Following on from Kingfisher's "My First Pony" and "My First Pony Care", this delightful title is an essential book for young riding enthusiasts who wish to take their knowledge of the fascinating world of ponies a stage further. "My First Pony Show" is perfect not only for pony owners, but also any child who is learning to ride at a riding school and dreams of experiencing the excitement and drama of competing at a show. Stunningly illustrated with specially commissioned photography, this highly accessible book by an expert author explains with great clarity what to wear at a show and how to prepare your pony so that it is in peak condition and fitness. It covers every major competition, from lead-rein events for beginner riders, through colourful show jumping, fun-filled gymkhana games, fast-paced cross country and the precision of dressage. Throughout the book, concise step-by-step instructions, top tips and safety hints give highly practical advice that will help every reader make the most of the pony that they ride.

 

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Pan Macmillan .

Judith Draper has been a horse and pony enthusiast since she was a little girl, and she is an accomplished writer of books and articles about horses. In 1999, Judith was named Equestrian Writer of the Year by the British Horse Society. She is also the author of Kingfisher's My First Horse and Pony Book.

This book has the following chapters: 1 HALF TITLE; 2-3 TITLE / IMPRINT; 4-5 CONTENTS; 6-7 INTRODUCTION; 8-9 HANDLING YOUR PONY; 10-11 LEAD-REIN PRACTICE; 12-13 PRE-SHOW PRACTICE AND FITNESS WORK; 14-15 JUMPING ON GRASS; 16-17 FEEDING AT HOME AND AT SHOW; 18-19 BATHING; 20-21 PLAITING; 22-23 READY TO TRAVEL; 24-25 LOADING AND UNLOADING; 26-27 FINISHING TOUCHES; 28-29 FUN AND GAMES 1; 30-31 FUN AND GAMES 2; 32-33 FANCY DRESS; 34-35 WALKING THE COURSE; 36-37 SHOW JUMPING; 38-39 DRESSAGE; 40-41 LEAD-REIN SHOWING; 42-43 RIDDEN SHOW; 44-45 WESTERN SHOWING; 46 GOING HOME; 47 GLOSSARY; 48 INDEX AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.