This beautifully illustrated book is a comprehensive guide for those who have the space and the means to keep a pony. The author, a noted English veterinarian, speaks mainly to amateurs and newcomers to the world of horses. He emphasizes that raising and keeping a pony can be very rewarding, but he warns neophytes that it is also an expensive and time-consuming activity. The text and instructive color photos present detailed advice on how to keep a pony healthy and contented. The book"s highlights include a history of breeds, information on acquiring a pony, learning to understand your pony, housing, feeding, everyday care, health care, and special advice on caring for and keeping an older pony. Here is a reliable handbook covering all aspects of pony care. It"s filled with practical advice and tips that every owner will find enlightening. More than 120 color illustrations.