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For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, Interest age: from c 7 years, Prose: non-fiction, Natural history (Children’s/Teenage), Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage)
Whether you own a horse, or are just mad about ponies, Pippa Funnell, the eventing world's number one rider, answers all your questions about horse and pony care.
Have you ever wondered what your horse was thinking Or how to stop his bad habits, whether that's over eating, biting or bucking How do you plait manes and tails Why grooming is necessary and how to do it properly How do you change your diagonal or how long your stirrups should be for jumping
Divided into three sections About Horses, About Riding, About Me, Pippa's essential guide to all things horse and pony related is written with her characteristic warmth, humour and wise words.
Praise for Ask Pippa (Questions and Answers)
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an insightful guide for any young horse lover - HORSE MAGAZINE
Pippa Funnell
Pippa Funnell is the first woman to become eventing's world number one. She was born Pippa Nolan in 1968 and, with her first horse, Sir Barnaby, went from pony-club level to Badminton, en route winning the European Young Rider title in 1987. Her numerous victories include back-to-back European Championships in 1991 and 2001, and back-to-back Olympic silver medals in 2000 and 2004. She is the first winner of the Rolex Grand Slam, in 2003, and has won Badminton three times, in 2002, 2003 and 2005. In 2003 she was awarded the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year. In 2005 she was awarded an MBE in the Birthday Honours List. Pippa is married to the international show jumper William Funnell and lives in Surrey.
Pippa's website is http://www.pippafunnell.com/ and you can follow her on Twitter @pippafunnellTPT
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