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Think Like a Pony on the Ground: Work Book Bk. 1
Contributor(s): Henry, Lynn (Author)
ISBN: 1905693109     ISBN-13: 9781905693108
Publisher: Kenilworth Press
OUR PRICE:   $14.41  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2008
* Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: All pony-loving children and their parents want a pony who has perfect manners, is confident, happy, and, above all, safe. This series of workbooks demonstrates how to understand pony behavior, and provides guidelines for properly training and handling your pony. By working through simple, fun exercises, with and without a pony, children and parents will discover what makes ponies tick and how to develop a wonderful relationship with their pony based on leadership, trust, and communication. Workbooks one through three cover training on the ground and include notes on using signals. The exercises are designed to improve all aspects of handling and are an essential preparation for riding.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Equestrian
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Horses
Dewey: 636.160
LCCN: 2008277605
Series: Think Like a Pony
Physical Information: 0.32" H x 7.3" W x 9.38" (0.78 lbs) 110 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
All pony-mad children (and their parents) want a pony who has perfect manners, is confident, happy and, above all, safe. This series of eductions workbooks, based on understanding pony behaviour, shows how you can create the pony of your dreams.
By working through simple, fun exercises, with and without a pony, you (and your parents) will discover what makes ponies 'tick'. This series of books shows how you can use that knowledge to develop a wonderful relationship with your pony, based on leadership, trust and communication.
These first three books (step1, step 2, and step 3) cover training on the ground. They contain imaginative exercises to train both ponies and handlers, using signals that ponies can readily understand. The exercises are designed to improve all aspects of handling and are an essential preparation for riding.

Chapters include:

  • Your pony's feet
  • Developing feel
  • Your equipment and using it
  • Protecting your personal space
  • Catching your pony
  • Putting on the halter