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PRACTICE WITH OUR ONLINE SHOW JUMPING GAME

Enter the stables of over 101 types of horses from American Albinos, Poitevin and the world's largest horse--the Shire. Study the history of each breed and see the professionals at work showing their expertise in the area of bareback and trick riding. Enrol into the world of endurance, dressage, polo and Rodeo. What's the perfect horse for you? Just use the powerful "Corral" function, customise your search criteria to include size, cost, maintenance, temperament, physique, versatility, handling and availability. Or simply have fun browsing the five other forums at your leisure.

That's only the beginning! Explore exciting interactive articles on the evolution and history of horses, buying, breaking and training and healthcare. Plus, special interactive world and country maps show the origin of all breeds. There's also a Fun Room boasting bizarre morphs, a "name that horse" section, a quiz, a photo gallery and movie theatre. The Multimedia Guide to Horses is perfect for horse-buyers, owners, breeders, and enthusiasts of all ages.

cover Clare Balding's Horse & Pony Encyclopedia

Ever dreamed of owning your own horse? Want information and advice on caring for your pony? This multimedia CD-ROM covers everything you need to know, from foals to thoroughbreds and racing to dressage. The Encyclopedia is packed with photos, pictures, videos and articles written by horse specialists. You can browse through the articles, use keywords to search for the area you're interested in and keep a log of the articles you've read. You can zoom-in on pictures to get a closer look and even export the text to use in projects or schoolwork.