From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds explore the history and
variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history.A stunning celebration of the
equine world The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies
featuring over 150 breeds and types including all those recognized by national horse
societies. 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
comprehensve 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.
