Originally published in the German language as Pferde und Reiten by Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Stuttgart, Germany, 2016.
Do you dream of having your own horse — a four-legged friend who comes when you call and whinnies when you're nearby; who doesn't judge or pick favourites; who always listens quietly when you need someone to talk to? When your horse or pony is still in the future and not in the stable outside, learning about how to ride and care for them is the next best thing!Horse Fun is for all horse-crazy children; whether you ride now or not yet, it combines real horse knowledge with super-fun games, quizzes, crafts, and activities.Go to the 'riding school' section to learn the basics of horse care and equitation.Test yourself with equine trivia;Make tote bags, picture frames, dream catchers, jewellery, and even a hobby horse to compete in hobby horse shows with friends!Follow Maxi, a horse-crazy kid who shares her thoughts in a diary for readers to enjoy and learn from.Having horses in your life is joyful, enriching, exciting, and FUN. That's why this book is perfect for both those who love to saddle up, and those who still only have dreams to ride on.
Gudrun Braun is a writer, editor, and experienced horse person with many published books to her name.
Anne Scheller is a popular German author of nonfiction guides, narrative children's books, picture books, study aids, and teaching materials.
Anika Hage is an award-winning manga artist.
Riding SchoolArts & CraftsHorse-Crazy QuizzesHorse SmartsMaxi's Diary
In addition to the valuable instructions about how to stay balanced in your seat, how to ride in a group, and how to jump, Horse Fun contains a myriad of inventive crafts horse-crazy kids can make such as charm bracelets, grooming tote bags, and picture frames... for all horse-crazy kids no matter how old they might be.
Just the solution to keep kids' brains active and reading. Horse Fun: Facts and Activities for Horse-Crazy Kids is chock full of horse trivia, riding tips, games, crafts, and so much more! A must-read for every young equestrian.
A great summer reading and activity book for horse-crazy kids ages 6 to 12, especially those attending summer horse camps.
A great way to learn for horse-loving kids. This is the perfect book for those who love to saddle up, and those who still dream to ride.
"Just the solution to keep kids' brains active and reading. Horse Fun: Facts and Activities for Horse-Crazy Kids is chock full of horse trivia, riding tips, games, crafts, and so much more! A must-read for every young equestrian!" -- Northeast Equestrian Life " Horse Fun is a great summer reading and activity book for horse-crazy kids ages 6 to 12, especially those attending summer horse camps." -- Mid-South Horse Review "This book is for any young person that is crazy about horses! There is information on breeds, stable management, the different disciplines and so much more! Horse Fun is a joy to read and the illustrations are great visuals." -- The Midwest Equestrian
Suitable for ages 6+ Loaded with super-fun activities and to-dos, Horse Fun combines page-turning entertainment with valuable information on horse ownership. Features games, quizzes, crafts, and colouring pages. Test oneself with equine trivia; make tote bags, picture frames, dream catchers, jewellery, and more! Whether a horse is a friend or a fantasy, this book will provide endless entertainment to all horse-crazy children alike.