1.  Horses & Horseback Riding By Marisa Mendenhall

2. Different Breeds  There are about 267 different breeds of horses from all over the world  Certain breeds serve specific purposes; racing, riding style, work, showing, pleasure  http://www.horsechannel.com/horse- breeds/all_landing.aspx http://www.horsechannel.com/horse- breeds/all_landing.aspx Quarter HorseArabianWarmblood Percheron Thoroughbred

3. Horse Color  Each breed of horse can have several different colors and markings  http://www.horse-genetics.com/horse- colors.html http://www.horse-genetics.com/horse- colors.html Chestnut Bay Palomino Apaloosa Dappled GreyPaint

4. Riding Styles  Two main styles: different apparel and equipment  English Western http://horses.about.com/od/horsesportsexplained/p/engwestdiff.htm

5. Riding Style: English  Typical Apparel: helmet, breaches, crop, jacket, tall boots and sometimes spurs http://www.statelinetack.com/apparel/2549/

6. Riding Style: English  Basic Equipment: small flat saddle, girth, saddle pad, bridle with reins in two hands, bit http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/tr aining/beginning_rider/english_western102200a/

7. Riding Style: Western  Typical Apparel: Cowboy hat, wranglers and chaps, spurs, dress shirt, cowboy boots http://www.drysdales.com/

8. Riding Style: Western  Equipment: large horned saddle, cinch, saddle pad, bridle with reins in one hand, bit, http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/ beginning_rider/english_western102200a/