Edwards, Elwyn Hartley

Profiles more than ninety breeds of horse and pony, describing their characteristics, history, and uses, and providing many color photos; and includes chapters on the origin of the horse and its domestication.

An illustrated guide to the domestication, uses, breeds, and care of horses and the various events connected with them.

Provides descriptions and annotated photographs of over one hundred horse breeds, and includes information on the evolution of equines, the difference between horses and ponies, and equine anatomy and behavior, as well as environment, origin, color, and other indicators.