This program provides the viewer with an instructor at their fingertips – on hand at any time to show how to look after a horse or pony correctly.

The main subjects covered in detail are all aspects of feeding and grooming.

Incorporated in this program are:

• types of horses
• colors and markings
• clipping and trimming
• fitting of rugs
• bandages and boots
• different types of saddlery, its care and fitting
• how to recognize good or ill health
• minor ailments including lameness and care of the foot and shoeing
• correct loading into a box and towing technique
• arrival and unloading of your pony is covered

Colin Vogel, one of Britain’s best known and widely regarded equestrian veterinarians gives helpful advice and guidance on the care and worming of your pony.

A useful visual aid which, when used with the Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship will form a valuable reference of pony/horse owners, particularly those working towards the Pony Club B test.

Filmed on location in Yorkshire, Northamptonshire and Scotland.