From riding lessons to club events, the 13 games collected in this entertaining and safety-conscious book provide hours of enjoyment for young riders and their horses. It includes classic games that have been played in 4-H and United States Pony Clubs groups for decades: egg and spoon, sit-a-buck, breakaway, and musical chairs, among others. The games are ideal ways to build horsemanship and reinforce specific riding skills such as starting and stopping, mounting and dismounting, balance, and steering—all while having fun with horses and friends.

Describes the rules for a variety of equestrian games, including elimination games, timed games, jumping games, roping games, distance races, relay races, polo games, and mounted drills

150 games for camp and recreation leaders, preteen to adult level.

The horse is a majestic animal that needs the utmost in care and love. Luckily for horse owners and appreciators, this fully revised and updated second edition is a detailed introduction to horse companionship and care. This handy guide features all you need to know about horses, including information on: Anatomy and physiology; Feeding and grooming; Traditional and alternative treatments for health problems; Dressage, jumping, and other types of horsemanship; Careers with horses; And more! This edition also includes completely new material on horse colors and markings, parasite control, training philosophies, entering horse shows, and more! The Everything Horse Book is an ideal gift for anyone who has ever been interested in our equestrian friends!

Describes the life of children in medieval times, their games, pastimes, education, and the ways in which they were prepared for different roles in medieval society.