USPC Manual of Horsemanship - Level D

Author: Susan Harris Essential reading for every Pony Club member--now in a new edition Written and illustrated specifically for the youngest members of Pony Club, this manual helps you learn the basics and meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency.    The United States Pony Club (USPC) is among the largest equestrian organizations in the United States, with more than 14,000 members in 600 clubs spread across 49 states, credited with training many current and past Olympic competitors. This book is required reading for every member.   Table of Contents:  A Note from the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. -- A Note to Parents -- Part I. For Children and Parents: Getting Started Right -- 1. About Pony Club, Learning to Ride, and Selecting a Pony -- Part II. Learning to Ride -- 2. Basic Riding on the Flat -- 3. Learning to Jump: From Ground Poles to Simple Courses -- 4. Out and About with Your Pony -- Part III. Pony Care and Management -- 5. Handling, Leading, and Tying Your Pony -- 6. Taking Care of Your Pony -- 7. Nutrition and Condition -- 8. Your Pony's Feet and Shoeing -- 9. Health Care and Veterinary Knowledge -- 10. Safe Traveling and Trailering -- Part IV. Pony Knowledge, Tack, and Turnout -- 11. Pony Talk: Pony Parts, Colors, and Conformation -- 12. Tack -- 13. Dress and Turnout. Page ct: 323 pages Binding: Paperback