lisabees Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 DD13 is looking for books on horse anatomy (and anything else about horses). She is highly motivated - she started riding in June and cannot get enough. She has been to camp every day this summer, takes private lessons and plans to do shows and work at the barn during school days. She seems to be a natural, picking up on things very quickly. I think I'm in trouble! ;) I thought I would weave her interest into 8th grade science. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amateur Actress Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Beautiful Feet has a History of the Horse Science curriculum. Not sure of the age for it, but it would give you ideas anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Thanks Shannon. I believe that is a lit course, isn't it? Not quite what we were looking for...but thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 This post (and thread) might provide you with some ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Oooh - thank you! 4-H has amazing stuff - for free. Would The Pony Club books be appropriate for those who aren't riding ponies? I would love a beautiful hardbound book for her - just so she can look through it over and over. For pleasure, not school. She just finished making treats for the horse she rides. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Pony Club is just the name--it's not just ponies. It's the kids' version of hunt clubs. Boy do I have a lot to learn. Geesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Woah. I don't have to join any of these clubs, right? I am too old to be involved in drama! While I have you, do you know anything about IEA? OMG. Is that one of those competitive clubs???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Thanks for the heads up. And, yes, we have spent a lot of money so far. She is soooo happy lately, though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Winter Promise has an Equine Science program. I personally wouldn't buy the actual program, but I would look through the book list to see which ones might interest your daughter. DD#2 & dd#3 used it this past year. It was overpriced for what it gave them. There are good books in there - check Amazon for cheaper copies. Also, you might see other books that look good when you are browsing Amazon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 oldest dd used Equine Science by Parker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in MS Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DNL2X76/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1#nav-subnav Start with the D Pony Club manual. There is a lot of information here about care of horses and riding as well. Lots of great information. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Hmmm - two votes for D Pony Club Manual. Off to check out Parker. RootAnn, thanks for the heads up regarding Winter Promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in MS Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Hmmm - two votes for D Pony Club Manual. Off to check out Parker. RootAnn, thanks for the heads up regarding Winter Promise. The good news about the Pony Club manuals is that there are a couple of more once she has read through D. No actual Pony Club joining required, thank goodness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschickie Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I would also highly recommend the Winter Promise Equine Science. Some of those books are really meaty. We did it when dd was in 5th grade (which I think was a little young for it) but I could easily see kids as old as high school using some of those books. Have you looked into joining 4-H and seeing if there is a horse group in your area? Dd is a part of one and competes at Horse Bowl and Hippology contests. This year she made it to states for Horse Bowl and her team came in 3rd (they had tied for 2nd but the other team had more overall points). She is also going to be competing the state fair in the Hippology contest (she came in 6th in regionals for juniors). She just had practice for that last night and they were going over horse anatomy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 I would also highly recommend the Winter Promise Equine Science. Some of those books are really meaty. We did it when dd was in 5th grade (which I think was a little young for it) but I could easily see kids as old as high school using some of those books. Have you looked into joining 4-H and seeing if there is a horse group in your area? Dd is a part of one and competes at Horse Bowl and Hippology contests. This year she made it to states for Horse Bowl and her team came in 3rd (they had tied for 2nd but the other team had more overall points). She is also going to be competing the state fair in the Hippology contest (she came in 6th in regionals for juniors). She just had practice for that last night and they were going over horse anatomy. Nope. Never considered 4-H. I just looked at our local horse groups - wow. Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 Oh, yes--Horse Bowl can be great! "Name the three types of blister beetle found in alfalfa..." Great memories. That's awesome. :) So, dd is at a reputable barn - small, with a great instructor. The owner is the one who mentioned IEA. Would it be unusual for us to go to 4-H also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschickie Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 That's awesome. :) So, dd is at a reputable barn - small, with a great instructor. The owner is the one who mentioned IEA. Would it be unusual for us to go to 4-H also? No I think that there are girls in dd's 4-h group who do multiple things. Dd does not ride (although she would love lessons but the pocketbook can't swing them along with music lessons) so she just does the 4-h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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