The Big Event (Hardcover)

A narrative text, told in the first person, will convey all the emotions that young horse-lovers experience - the exhilaration of riding, the drama of competition and the fun and special relationship between horse and rider. The World of Horses will be an in-depth look into horses and ponies of the world, both today and in the past. It will provide information on horses of the old and new world, horses in the ancient world, early horses, heavy horses and race-horses. It will also cover famous horses in history and fiction, riding styles and career opportunities with horses. The Big Event will cover different types of competitions - showing, gymkhana, show jumping, dressage, one day event and polo - will provide practical information on getting ready for the show, transportation and how to enter competitions.