Overview
In Show Horses, young children will read thrilling narratives of highly skilled horses and their riders competing in national and international events of prowess. Show Horses details the different breeds of horses suited for various competitive events, and explains how horses and riders working together will win such competitions as dressage, jumping, and three-day eventing. Students also will learn how horses are selected for shows as they follow them through training to their first day in the show ring before an audience. Action photos and a rich narrative text emphasize the unique relationship forged between a horse and rider that produces a winning team.