Regardless, this is my newsletter, where i will try to answer readers letters. Even the thoroughbred was developed by selecting speed horses and. The pony of the americas has the distinction of being a north american breed developed specifically for young riders. Favorite pony breeds im a short adult 50 so i can ride anything from. Teacher horse breeds shore riders pony club, southern nj. The book covers the majority of breeds in halfpage treatments that feature at least a paragraph of commentary and a captioned side body, and a fullcolor photograph that points out conformation differences particular to each breed. Really cool book, appropriate for elementary school age i think 7 or 8 and up. Book horse you may know me as twilight sparkle, the princess of friendship, but really, im just a horse who likes books. The definitive catalog of horse and pony breeds by. It resulted from a cross between an arabianappaloosa mare and a shetland stallion, which produced a small colt with a flashy coat pattern. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Pages in category horse breeds originating in england the following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.
The first half of the book, breeds of the world, introduces a roundup of horses and ponies from all over the world, describing and setting the horse in context with lively and absorbing chapters on its history and the evolution of equine behavior. It has the durability and athleticism of all three breeds. The breed combines a mix of french and british pony breeds, as well as. I am considering buying a pony for my 2 boys ages 3 and 5. We assess eligibility of new forest ponies for inclusion within the pure. In 1999, judith was named equestrian writer of the year by the british horse society. Over 60 breeds of horse and pony are covered, from the more familiar thoroughbred and shetland pony to the less well known nonius and caspian. Thelwell vintage art book plate riding academy horse pony. Pony club pony club books a full range of pony club books for all young riders perfect for young riders learnnig about horse riding horse anatomy horse puzzles. For its size, the shetland pony is the strongest of all horse and pony breeds. I tend to like ponies because of their adorable looks, intelligence, and independent spirit. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Complemented by crisp color photographs, the text points out the differences between a thoroughbred and a halfbred horse, describes the amazing variety of horse and pony breeds, and details many distinctive facial and other markings.
The concept is somewhat flexible in horses, as open stud books are created for developing horse breeds that are not yet fully truebreeding. The photos and information in this book are fascinating and its going to be fun watching her enjoy learning about the history behind different breeds of horses and their colors and abilities. Enter the incredible world of horses and ponies with this gorgeous compendium of more than 150 breeds from around the world. 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. I have had several people to tell me not to buy a shetland. D2 name 6 horse and pony breeds d3 name 6 horse breeds, and 4 pony breeds, and 5 draft breeds c1 name 1 breed that excels in each of these sports. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. This page is a list of horse and pony breeds, and also includes terms for types of horse that are. Beautifully photographed and packed with information on everything from individual breed characteristics to expert advice on horse care and showjumping, polo, and more.