This reference book on the horse looks at the animal in the wild, at work, in war and in sport. The author draws on his experience and research to offer information on 150 of the world's most important breeds and famous studs, shot on location. Photographs, maps and artefacts are included.
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"The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire. With too many wonders close inspection dispels both mystery and joy. Not so with the wonder that is the horse."
So begins The Encyclopedia of the Horse, an extraordinary volume devoted to humankind's most essential animal partner. Expertly folding together the evolution of the horse with every major breed and its contribution to civilization, author Elwyn Hartley, editor of Riding magazine for over 18 years and author of 30 books on horses, divides his subject into 10 historically chronological chapters, covering "in words and pictures, the development over 60 million years of the small jungle animal into the various and sophisticated breeds of the 20th century." Beginning with Eohippus, or the Dawn horse, from the Eocene period, Hartley takes the reader on a fascinating journey, stopping along the way to discuss hundreds of notable breeds, including Friesians, Arabians, Andalusians, Thoroughbreds, Shetland and Highland ponies, Mustangs, and Clydesdales. Also interspersed throughout are notable horse-and-rider partnerships, such as El Cid and Babieca, as well as over 1,000 full-color photographs, illustrations, and maps, making this ode to Equus as beautiful as it is fascinating. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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YA?A comprehensive examination of the horse. Each of the approximately 150 breed descriptions is accompanied by information on its development, size, and historical significance. Separate chapters cover special contemporary uses of horses that range from police mounts to steeplechasing and trotting competitions, as well as their place in history. Photographs of the Lascaux Cave drawings, the Standard of Ur, and Egyptian tomb paintings are among the many illustrations showing humankind's earliest records of our interaction with this animal. Sculptures and paintings from numerous later cultures and eras portray not only the ways horses have been used, but also their beauty. Hundreds of clear, full-color photographs are included. A section on anatomy and coloration makes this book useful for reference, while the straightforward, lively writing style makes the short chapters enjoyable to read.?Carolyn E. Gecan, Thomas Jefferson Sci-Tech, Fairfax County, VA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully illustrated; informative horse specs,
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of the Horse (Hardcover)
This encyclopedia is ideal for those horse lovers (or folks just interested in horses) who want a beautifully illustrated book on horse breeds. The authors provide enough useful information on each breed without getting bogged down in too much unnecessary detail. The only drawback i found was that the book does not provide any information on horse care, tack or horse management.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolutely beautiful effort,
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I can't imagine a more beautifully presented or informative book for anyone interested in horses. This large (10" X 12", 400 page) volume, is replete with full color illustrations tracing the evolution of the horse from Eohippus and Mesohippus to the present, and every major breed of horse and pony to date, as well as their vital contributions to human society down through the centuries. More than 150 breeds of horses are pictured in full-color photographs or illustrations, depicting their characteristics, myriad uses, origins and facts and anecdotes about them. The Encyclopedia of the Horse has chapters on their history, early domestication, classical riding, the great stud farms, international sporting events and breeding trends, and how horses changed the course of history throughout the world. This truly beautiful book is one for your coffee table; guaranteed to impress visitors and stimulate conversation. It is one of the most exquisite volumes in my library. Joseph H Pierre
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but....,
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This review is from: Encyclopedia Of The Horse (Hardcover)
This is a very informative book on horses. It is very detailed and technical. The pictures are excellent but very graphic. I bought this book for my daughter who's ten and "horse crazy". I thought it would be a good start to her collection but it's too mature(the life cycle etc.)This is geared more to a more mature audience.
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