Describes the characteristics of different types of ponies at a beginning reader level.

Breeding identification, riding techniques, and the proper care for tending to horses are elements of a comprehensive guide about horses and ponies, complete with sidebars, full color photos, helpful tips, and more. The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia is a fantastic gift for children who dream of having a horse or pony of their own. There is a clear introduction to the horse followed by chapters explaining horse and pony care, riding...

Provides simple information about caring for a horse, including stabling, feeding, grooming, and shoeing.

"Majestic, powerful, and even playful, horses and ponies are amazing creatures. Readers of this awesome guide will learn about the many joys and responsibilities of owning their own horse or pony. They'll learn about different breeds through gorgeous full-color photographs. A handy checklist helps readers decide which kind of horse or pony could be right for them. Fascinating information on how horses behave in the wild helps readers understand domesticated...

Sally asks her mother to reread the story about a girl who, after creating many paintings of the pony she hoped for, grew up to become an artist.

Finding a horse in the park, Amy takes it to the Rainbow Street Shelter and secretly hopes the owner never turns up.

"Molly is abandoned during Hurricane Katrina. After she is rescued, she is attacked by a dog and must undergo a rare surgery for horses: amputation of her front leg. Now fitted with a prosthetic limb, Molly re-learns how to walk and embarks on a new mission as a therapy horse. This remarkable story of a courageous horse is now in a brand-new format created especially for beginning readers"-- Provided by publisher.

"Do you know your Shires from your Shetlands? This guide to everything horse and pony is packed with essential information from different breeds to how to look after a pony to facts about famous and record-breaking horses"-- Provided by publisher.

A pony tries to convince his cranky owner to take a ride into town. Includes notes about the song, "Yankee Doodle."

Told in rhyme, Thelma the pony wants to be a unicorn--but when her wish comes true she discovers that there is a downside to fame, and realizes that she was happier at home with her friend.