Beginners' books for a teenager?

[Glitter's fun]

My niece had a few riding lessons as part of a Duke of Edinburgh award & has really taken to it & wants to continue. Her immediate family are completely non-horsey. I want to send her a book on basic riding and horse care. She's an intelligent 14 year old. What would you buy? Thanks.

 

[Birker2020]

Pony club manual of horsemanship

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Manual-Hor...01&hvtargid=pla-530333322420&psc=1&th=1&psc=1


Margrit Coates, Horses Talking
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Horses-Talking-healing-messages-horses-ebook/dp/B0082BAAU4

Following the success of 'Healing for Horses', in this book, Margrit Coates explains how readers can learn to interact with equines on a deep level. She gives practical advice on how to tune into your horse and understand what he or she is trying to communicate to you about wellbeing. You will discover how to sense what your horse is feeling and when it is healthy or suffering. You will also learn how to exchange healing messages, soul to soul, with your horse in order to improve their health and yours, and to strengthen the bond between you. Included are many fascinating case histories of horses and those who care for them, showing how they have mutually benefited by learning to open channels of communication. Intended for every horse owner, rider and handler - and the many thousands of people around the world who work with horses including vets, complementary therapists, grooms, stable hands, trainers, instructors and breeders. This book is for anyone who loves horses.

 

[Horseysheepy]

Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship would be a good place to start.

 

[Skib]

As an adult beginner, I bought the pony cub manual. Although a useful reference book, I didnt find it wildy encouraging or interesting.

 

[Glitter's fun]

Thanks both, will take a look at those.
I had an early edition of the Pony Club one in the 1960s! I poured over it so much I could probably still recite passages from it. Wasn't sure it was still available, or whether it would be considered the best with so much more choice now.

 

[Glitter's fun]

As an adult beginner, I bought the pony cub manual. Although a useful reference book, I didnt find it wildy encouraging or interesting.

Thank you.

 

[outdoor girl]

The Threshold series of books are great. I used to use them when I was training apprentices in horse care and riding. They cover riding and care and aren't that expensive.

 

[Oreo&Amy]

My niece had a few riding lessons as part of a Duke of Edinburgh award & has really taken to it & wants to continue. Her immediate family are completely non-horsey. I want to send her a book on basic riding and horse care. She's an intelligent 14 year old. What would you buy? Thanks.

Personally if she is 12 she is likely to have an iPad,phone, kindle (one or all of the above!) etc. You could buy her a selection of horsey books on audible which she can listen to, or watch on an iPad. I’ve attached a link to an example of a good book for a novice that is suitable for any laptop, iPad, phone etc. She can easily listen and read on her way to school, befor going to sleep, etc. Plus you will earn super auntie points for using that generation’s technology. Here is the link, it’s just one example….But if you prefer a classic hardback book I’ve owned the RSPCA Horse Care Manual for 16 years ?

https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Horse-...CQyx7JejyAk4IsD9Q7hoCa2MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds