A visual celebration of all things equine, The Horse Encyclopedia has a fully illustrated catalogue of all the major recognized horse and pony breeds and types. Gorgeous photographs of horse breeds from around the world are accompanied by descriptions of the characteristics and origins of each horse. There's a fascinating introduction to the evolution and anatomy of the horse and to its place in history, art, and culture. This lavish encyclopedia also gives expert advice on horse care, including feeding and grooming, and ...
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A visual celebration of all things equine, The Horse Encyclopedia has a fully illustrated catalogue of all the major recognized horse and pony breeds and types. Gorgeous photographs of horse breeds from around the world are accompanied by descriptions of the characteristics and origins of each horse. There's a fascinating introduction to the evolution and anatomy of the horse and to its place in history, art, and culture. This lavish encyclopedia also gives expert advice on horse care, including feeding and grooming, and horse health. DK's The Horse Encyclopedia has everything about horses and ponies in one dazzling volume. Inside the pages of The Horse Encyclopedia you can expect to find: - The most comprehensive horse encyclopedia on the market, including the major horse and pony breeds recognized by national horse societies. - Each breed is beautifully photographed, allowing the design to set it apart from all the competition. - An overview of the evolution of the horse, its anatomy, and its place in history, art, and culture. - Expert care advice on keeping, feeding, grooming, and caring for horses. - Panels on famous breeds, or individual horses, owners, riders, or breeders. First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and ploughs, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensive volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind, and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground. The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all. This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.
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