Horse & Pony Encyclopedia

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Manufacturer: Dorling Kindersley Multimedia (DK)
Model Number: 977
SKU: XS43295
Regular price: $19.99
Sale price: $3.09

A comprehensive and expertly presented interactivereference!

Product Information

Developed under the expert direction of distinguished British horse expert ClareBalding this detailed reference tool has a highly searchable index to help younavigate quickly from topic to topic.

Whether you are contemplating riding a horse for the first time or are apracticed equestrian this expertly organized guide offers comprehensiveinformation and practical advice for all aspects of horse care showmanship andleisure riding.

This interactive program is a multi-chapter learning tutorial that will helpnovices maximize their riding lessons and help all riders feel confident andrelaxed by teaching the tools and techniques to train your horse to behave likea world-class champion.

Categories

• Tools Tips and Techniques of Showmanship
• The Essentials of Care and Skillful Riding
• A Day at the Stables
• Design Your Own Champion Virtual Horse

KeyFeatures Include

• 1000 Full Color Photographs
• 360 Illustrations and Diagrams
• 200 Video Clips
• 130 Useful Anatomy Drawings
• Print Articles for Handy Access
• Fun Interactive Quizzes Throughout the Program Test Your Knowledge

Product Features

Begin by designing your own horse which will follow you as you progress to eachsection featuring these key areas:

• Horse Anatomy
  Observe your horse learn about distinctive markings and proper grooming and understand formation of bones muscles tendons feet and legs.
  
• Veterinary Issued
  From digestion to breathing to senses to reproduction you will learn all about maintaining your horse's well-being and learn about equestrian-related careers.
  
• On Horseback
  Explore every aspect of leisure riding sports riding racing and learn different gaits simple to complex dressage stadium and cross-country jumping.
  
• "Going Out and Coming Back"
  Learn the essentials of etiquette and protocols to go to and from the stable like an expert and understand all the equipment you will using in riding
  
• Horse's Deep Nature
  Learn how the horse sees the world and relates to human.
  
• A Day at the Stables
  learn the ropes at a stable and observe a typical day in the care for a horse of your very own!

Windows Requirements

• Windows 95 98 Me XP Vista
• Pentium 100 MHz processor (800 MB minimum for Vista)
• 16 MB of RAM (128 MB for 2000/XP at least 512 MB for Vista)
• 40 MB available Hard Drive space
• 640 x 480 screen resolution 16-bit color screen
• 16-bit Sound Card
• CD-ROM drive
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Speakers