The Horse Dictionary: English-Language Terms Used in Equine Care, Feeding, Training, Treatment, Racing and Show [Hardcover]

Vivienne M. Eby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1995

Over 6,100 common, specialized, and medical words and terms associated with equine care and training are defined in this comprehensive dictionary. Also included are slang terms and breeds of horses. Illustrations are provided for many terms.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Throughout history the horse has been a frequent subject of books and works of art, but this reference is the first attempt to collect and define the entire body of horse-related language. Approximately 6600 terms are listed and defined in standard dictionary format (although pronunciation and syllabification are not included). Words relate to all aspects of equine culture: physiological/medical terms, horse breeds, history, horse care and equipment, and equine sports. Many of the definitions include illustrations, especially for less well-known terms. Cross references direct the user to the correct form of the term when an entry could be listed more than one way. Some of the words could easily be found in any dictionary (e.g., biology, ribbon), but many are unique to the equestrian world or have specific horse-related meanings. The author, an accomplished horsewoman, spent over seven years researching and compiling the dictionary. Recommended as a reference source for large equine collections and where interest warrants.
Deborah Emerson, Monroe Community Coll. Lib., Rochester, N.Y.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"recommended" -- Library Journal

Over 6,000 specialized and medical words and terms associated with horses and their training are identified and defined in this important horse dictionary, which packs in details on equine care and show. This specialized technical title should be in any comprehensive equine library whether personal or public: it is an important reference indeed. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc Pub; First Edition edition (August 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899509126
• ISBN-13: 978-0899509129
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,596,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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