The Horse
A Miscellany of Equine Knowledge
Published on 11. February 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-905695-52-2 (ISBN)
Description
"The Horse" is an informative gallop through everything to do with the horse: evolution, history, biology, breeds, behaviour, training, competition, health, and care - all gathered into an accessible gallery of solid information, essential facts, and fascinating trivia.Whether your interest is in keeping a horse or simply the beauty and behaviour of these magnificent animals, "The Horse" will provide endless hours of entertainment. Filled with short but authoritative entries and quick fact boxes on every physical aspect of the horse as well as its importance to humankind in work, leisure, and sport, "The Horse" is the ultimate in dippability - open the book at any page and you'll become totally engrossed.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Illustrations
full colour illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 150 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-905695-52-2 (9781905695522)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Foreword by William Steinkraus, gold medallist in show jumping in the 1968 Olympics. He has served as a television commentator at four Olympic Games and three World Championships.