Clydesdale Horses

Saddle up and explore the impressive world of Clydesdale horses! Engaging text encourages readers to examine the history of the Clydesdale and its important role as an American draft horse. From mane to tail, there's no horsing around when it comes to introducing readers to the Clydesdale's size, coat colors, and regal features such as its beautiful white feather. Young equestrians will gain the confidence to identify this gentle giant. Additional chapters cover feeding, grooming, veterinary care, general tack, foals, and basic horse training. Full-color photos throughout show off the Clydesdale in various colors and situations. Whether skilled in horsemanship or going for their first ride, readers will feel ready to run with the wind in pursuit of Clydesdales! Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement the easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Glossary of key words Index Table of contents With this series, kids wild about horses can gallop into the world of equine! Readers in pursuit of some horse sense will have fun identifying breeds and learning the language of horse size, coat color and markings, breeding, and characteristics. They will also enjoy dreaming of a horse of their own as they become familiar with topics such as tack, training, feeding, care, development, and more. Full-color photographs and approachable text are sure to leave young equestrians with a deeper appreciation for these magnificent equine companions! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.