Randsford, Sandy. The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia. Boston : Kingfisher, 2004.
Plot: The text offers information about horses and ponies with ample photographs. Many of the illustrations feature trainers and veterinarians working with the equines, highlighting professional handling and responsible care for the animals. Additionally, the text lists different horse-related products, such as feed and bedding, and addresses the benefits and problems of each. The book provides solid facts about training, maintaining, and selecting horses and ponies for riding, driving, and showing.
Genre: Animals, Animal Care
Reading Level: Grades 4-8
Similar Titles: Smithsonian Handbook: Horses, Encyclopedia of the Horse
Personal Thoughts: The book surprised me. Unlike a lot of animal encyclopedias, the test did not focus extensively on individual breeds. Instead, only breeds suitable for tweens enjoyed a paragraph or two of information. Most of the encyclopedia focused on details involving actual equine care, such as husbandry, equipment, and training. Also, many of the photographs featured younger, tween-age keepers, showing readers they can provide the work needed to care for ponies and horses. I highly recommend the title for equine enthusiasts as a realistic look into the reality of keeping the animals.
Side note: Jerome, Toothless is not a horse. Stop it.
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