Cherry Hill's Horse Care for Kids

by Cherry Hill

Book Overview

Covering the essentials of equine care in a language appropriate for teen and preteen horse lovers, this guide provides everything young equestrians need to know to safely and enjoyably keep their horse healthy and happy. Veteran trainer Cherry Hill starts by making sure that the right animal is matched with the right rider, then progresses through feeding, grooming, behavior, safety, and health care. Encouraging their passion, Hill provides a roadmap...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580174078
• ISBN13: 9781580174077
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Storey Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9

Customer Reviews

Great Introduction to Horses!

This book is written to young girls, but I read it so I would know at least as much as my daughter does about horses. It's easy reading and a good reference to have, especially if you plan on owning a horse at any time.

Wonderful!

Kids who are interested in horses really need a mentor who is experienced in all aspects of the care and handling of horses. And they could certainly use Horse Care for Kids by Cherry Hill, a horse trainer and breeder. In the past, Hill has been a judge and taught courses in horse management and training. She is also the author of 24 equestrian books. Horse Care for Kids discusses, in a simple and straight-forward manner, all of the essentials of equine care. It is a thorough book, written in an engaging manner that will appeal to young people. Hill encourages parents to become involved and as knowledgeable as their children in the care of their horses (and she gives sound reasoning). She discusses body language and behavior, what to look for in a good horse, safety, clothing, grooming and health. She also describes through her writing, drawings and pictures, the parts of a horse, gaits, confirmation, breeds, markings and coloring. If your child is interested in horses, Hill's book is a great beginning. It's informative and easy to read and provides great information for the beginner. As a child horse owner, I would have been thrilled to own Horse Care for Kids. Armchair Interviews says: Horse Care for Kids is a great gift for that new or beginning horse owner and rider. We highly recommend!

Great beginner horse book for kids

This book has wonderful illustrations depicting how to halter a horse, body language of a horse, horse colors, grooming a horse, and many more practical things to teach you to become a responsible and successful horse or pony owner. It is an easy- to-read book with 116 very informational pages. I highly recommend this book for any child interested in horses, especially one who is thinking about owning a horse.

Very good book!

I like this book because it teaches very "Kid Friendly." I would highly reccomend this book to all kids,5-15! It's Great!

Comprehensive, reliable, and thoroughly "kid friendly"

Cherry Hill is a veteran horse trainer, breeder, and equestrian event judge, who for many years taught university-level courses in horse management and training throughout the United States and Canada. Cherry Hill's Horse Care For Kids is an ideal book for young readers seeking to teach themselves the essential of caring for their horses in a responsible manner. Beginning with matching the right horse to the young rider, and progressing through safe horse handling, grooming, feeding, stabling, and more, Cherry Hill's Horse Care for Kids is comprehensive, reliable, and thoroughly "kid friendly". If there is a young equestrian in your family, then he or she should have their own personal copy of Cherry Hill's Horse Care For Kids!