The Wilson Sisters' Horse and Pony Guide: The essential handbook for riders of all ages

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A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about riding and caring for horses and ponies, whether you already keep horses or are simply thinking of joining a pony club, from prominent equestrians and horse trainers the Wilson sisters Whether you already own horses or you or someone in your family wants to learn to ride, the Wilson sisters' have written this guide to everything you need to know. The Wilson Sisters' Horse and Pony Guide is a detailed, informative and accessible handbook for riders of all ages and levels, horse-loving families looking to improve or transform their experiences with their horses, and an essential resource for those without any equestrian experience at all. Kelly, Amanda and Vicki Wilson share their lifetime of learning with their horses, including- * What kind of horse or pony is right for you * How to purchase or lease a horse or pony and what questions to ask * Start up costs and ongoing costs, including more affordable options * How to care for your horse or pony * Common health issues * All the gear you need * Dealing with behaviour issues * Competing and beyond and so much more! Whether you simply enjoy riding for pleasure or are pursuing a dream of top-level competition - whatever your ambition or level of experience - the information, photographs and illustrations in this book will set you up for success.

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Kelly Wilson (Author) Kelly Wilson is the bestselling author of five autobiographical non-fiction books- For the Love of Horses, Stallion Challenges, Mustang Ride, Saving the Snowy Brumbies and Taming the Wild, a children's picture book Ranger the Kaimanawa Stallion and the junior chapter book series Showtym Adventures. With her sisters Vicki and Amanda, Kelly starred in the hit-rating TV series, Keeping Up with the Kaimanawas, following their work taming New Zealand's wild Kaimanawa horses, and travelled around the globe to document, rescue and tame wild horses. Amanda Wilson (Author) Amanda Wilson is one of New Zealand's top showjumping riders, having won and placed in many national titles including Pony of the Year and Horse of the Year. With her sisters Vicki and Kelly, Amanda starred in the hit-rating TV series, Keeping Up with the Kaimanawas, following their work taming New Zealand's wild Kaimanawa horses, and also travelled to America and Australia to rescue and tame wild horses. Her life with horses features in her sister Kelly Wilson's bestselling books For the Love of Horses, Stallion Challenges, Mustang Ride and Saving the Snowy Brumbies, a children's picture book Ranger the Kaimanawa Stallion and the junior chapter-book series Showtym Adventures. With Kelly, Amanda has co-written a middle-grade novel, Showtym Viking.