Pippa Funnell

Author: Pippa Funnell
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 1409127427
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
Pippa Funnell is the golden girl of the British equestrian scene - but it hasn't always been so. She seemed doomed to be a 'misser' in the really big competitions, lacking that special ingredient that makes a true champion. Everything began to change for her in 1999 when her results, including her first European title, were excellent, but it was at the Sydney Olympics that she really came of age, winning a silver medal. Since Sydney, Pippa went from strength to strength. She completed the double of European Championships in 2001, she won Badminton in 2002, and in 2003 won the Rolex Grand Slam and was awarded Sportswoman of the Year by the Sunday Times. In 2004 Pippa was a double Olympic medallist in Athens, and this autobiography includes her Olympic diary, as she records the ups and downs of the competition, the triumph of the dressage, her cross-country round and the showjump down that cost her a gold medal. As if all this were not enough, there was the controversy of the medals being reallocated on appeal, meaning Pippa won both a silver and a bronze.

Training the Young Horse

Author: Pippa Funnell
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715312070
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This practical guide shows how international eventer, Pippa Funnell - well-known for her ability to get the best out of the youngsters she rides - builds a successful bond with the young horse. Using Pippa's personal experience and specially commissioned photographs of the on-going training of her own horses, every step of the training process is covered, from assessing potential to backing through to the first competition and beyond. Every rider, whatever their discipline, wants a rewarding partnership with their horse, and this book aims to show them how to lay the essential groundwork.

Magic Spirit the Dream Horse

Author: Pippa Funnell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1804542822
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92

Book Description
The first in a series of heart-warming pony tales packed with expert advice from three-times Olympic Medallist and Grand Slam winner, Pippa Funnell, on everything you ever wanted to know about horses. Tilly Redbrow lives, breathes and dreams horses. The only thing missing from life with her adoptive family is a pony of her own. But on the day Tilly helps rescue a terrified horse from the roadside, her dreams begin to come true. She quickly forms a special bond with Magic Spirit, the beautiful grey horse that is now being cared for at Silver Shoe Farm. It's the start of a partnership with a horse that only she can ride to stardom, but they both have a lot to learn along the way. Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting pony adventures, packed with expert, up-to-date advice from the author as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations. For 8+

Pride and Joy the Event Horse

Author: Pippa Funnell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1804543004
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99

Book Description
Book 7 in a series of heart-warming pony tales packed with expert advice from three times Olympic medallist and Grand Slam winner, Pippa Funnell, on everything you ever wanted to know about horses. With the help of Tilly and the team at Silver Shoe Farm, Magic Spirit has made a brilliant recovery and looks like he could become a top competition horse. Tilly is fascinated when Angela shares with her what it's like to have a partnership with an eventing superstar as they visit her own favourite horse, Pride and Joy. Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting pony adventures, packed with expert, up-to-date advice from the author as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations.

Royal Flame the Police Horse

Author: Pippa Funnell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1804543276
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 93

Book Description
Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? When there's a catastrophe at Silver Shoe Farm, Royal Flame the majestic, retired police horse remembers his training and more than lives up to his name. Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting and heartwarming pony adventures. Printed in a dyslexia friendly font and packed with up to date tips from three times Olympic Medallist, Pippa Funnell, as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations on every spread.

Free Spirit the Mustang

Author: Pippa Funnell
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444004352
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
Meet Tilly Redbrow, who doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too! Follow Tilly's adventures as she learns to ride and care for the horses at Silver Shoe Farm, and develops her special gift, with a little help from her favourite horse, Magic Spirit. Tilly is off to Kentucky where her brother Brook is competing. There, she meets a very special horse called Free Spirit, and discovers more about her Native American heritage. For every girl who has ever longed for a pony of her own, these delightful, warm and engaging stories are packed with Pippa Funnell's expert advice on everything you ever wanted to know about horses.

Team Work

Author: Pippa Funnell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1837933464
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A new title in the Pippa's Pony Tales series, a must-have for any reader who loves horses and ponies. Tilly and her horse, Magic Spirit, are inseparable. Are they closer to achieving their dreams of stardom? Tilly has an exciting opportunity to groom for a top eventer at an international horse event. It's inspiring to be around so many famous horses and riders, although she misses her horse Magic Spirit and the Silver Shoe stables. Then disaster strikes, and she realises how much she needs teamwork to turn the day around.

Stripy the Zebra Foal

Author: Pippa Funnell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1804543306
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? Tilly is in pony heaven after winning a horse safari holiday to Africa. But what can she do about the cutest little zebra foal that's been abandoned by its mother, especially when there are lions about ...? Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting and heartwarming pony adventures. Printed in a dyslexia friendly font and packed with up to date tips from three times Olympic Medallist, Pippa Funnell, as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations on every spread.

Lucky Chance the New Foal

Author: Pippa Funnell
Publisher: Zephyr
ISBN: 9781804542965
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables?The team at Silver Shoe Farm are proud to work with the World Horse Welfare Organisation caring for neglected horses. They're all thrilled when one of their rescued horses, Sarafina, gives birth to a filly foal who Tilly names Lucky Chance.Collect all 18 titles in this series of irresistible, uplifting and heartwarming pony adventures. Printed in a dyslexia friendly font and packed with up to date tips from three times Olympic Medallist, Pippa Funnell, as well as a helpful glossary and black and white illustrations on every spread.

Ask Pippa (Questions and Answers)

Author: Pippa Funnell
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
ISBN: 1444007629
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 54

Book Description
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.