horse breeds

With over 1000 color illustrations, maps, and photographs, this updated encyclopedia chronicles the history of the horse, presents a visual guide to 150 of the world's major breeds of horse and pony, and explains the proper care and training of the horse.

Presents information on the evolution and domestication of horses and surveys the world's various breeds.

An illustrated overview of the history of horse breeds since ancient times and how they have been used by humans.

An introduction, for beginning riders, to the physical characteristics of horses and foals, their care and training, and the history of the different breeds.

Provides information about the Clydesdale horse, including its appearance, history, and uses, and notable examples of the breed.

Describes the world of horses and the various breeds, including the American Saddle Horse, Tennessee Walking Horse, and Clydesdale.

An illustrated guide to horse and pony breeds, their history, physical characteristics, and uses.

Photographs and text profile more than 150 horse breeds that are found in different world regions; each entry includes detailed information on the origins, ancestry, breeding, history, and characteristics of that breed.

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.