The New Encyclopedia of The Horse [Hardcover]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2001

In this superb expanded and updated volume, equestrian expert Elwyn Hartley Edwards traces the evolution of the horse, covering every major breed of horse and pony as well as the contribution the horse has made to civilization -- in the wild, at work, at war, and in sport and recreation. Chronicling the history of the horse, The New Encyclopedia of the Horse encompasses the early domestication of the horse. This expanded edition features new information on Western riding as well as classical riding styles, and current international sporting events. There are also completely new chapters on horse management, training, and equipment. Visual Breed Guide: There are more than 150 of the world's major breeds of horse and pony photographed in specially commissioned full-figure portraits as well as hundreds of action shots. The origin, history, and uses of each breed are explained, and each breed is brought to life by historical anecdotes and fascinating, little-known facts. Outstanding specimens of familiar as well as obscure breeds are featured, including Dutch Warmbloods and Camargues, Icelandic and Timor Ponies, Morgans and Shetlands, Andalucian and Lusitano, and the Cutting Horse. Brand New Chapters: The new sections on horse management, training, and equipment explain the basics of the proper care of the horse. Information is also included on farriers, feeding, grooming, horse behavior, training techniques, and which equipment to use, including saddles, bridles, and bits. Truly encyclopedic in scope, this is the essential reference for every horse lover.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A beautiful reference work for the true horse enthusiast (Library Journal)

About the Author

Elwyn Hartley Edwards was editor of Riding magazine for 18 years and consultant editor of Horse and Hound for five years. Contributing regularly to a number of journals and magazines, he is the author of over 30 books on the subject of horses and ponies, including Dorling Kindersley's The Ultimate Horse Book. Elwyn's lifelong interests have been the history of man's relationship with the horse, and the training of horses and riders. He lectures extensively and regularly judges at shows internationally, visiting India, a country with which he has long-standing family connections, each year. Formerly a member of the Council of the British Horse Society, he was presented with the BHS Award of Merit in 1993.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 440 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT; Revised edition (March 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789471817
• ISBN-13: 978-0789471819
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 10.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #397,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped me find a horse, October 26, 2001

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B. Barrett (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Encyclopedia of The Horse (Hardcover)

I bought this book because I was a beginner ready to buy a second horse and try a new breed. I picked out a fox trotter based on the smooth ride, and went and bought one, so the book worked well for me.

Each breed has a 2 page write-up devoted to it, with a large picture and a couple small ones, plus a map of origin. Almost every picture is color. Interspersed throughout the book are many short articles on a myriad of subjects, with 2 or more color pictures on every page of the book. 450 pages, 9 3/4" x 11 1/2".

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best horse book!, August 3, 2004

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T. Taylor "Crimson Fox" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Encyclopedia of The Horse (Hardcover)

I am very new in horses. Living in a small city my whole life, I never had the opportunity to own a horse, or even be around them much. But I have always loved them, and know that someday I will have one when I live in an appropriate area. So I want to take my time from now until then to do as much research as I can on horses so I am prepared.
Going to book stores, I do not have much luck finding books that are informative. Most of them focus on one small category of horse ownership or history, os just focus on photos.
So I came online and looked through all the horse books on Amazon and read reviews. This book got great reviews and multiple times refered to as the best horse book that exists. So I figured I'd take a chance and order it!
I was not disappointed! This book covers EVERYTHING! It has a 2 page spread dedicated to each breed and includes their history, size comparison to humans, temperament, etc. with beautiful photos of each breed.
It also has so much general information on horses including evolution, veterinary care, grooming, showing, etc.
If you are looking for one big horse book that covers all topics and breeds, I very highly recommend you go with this one!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every horse lover should own this book!, June 7, 2002

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Candy (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The New Encyclopedia of The Horse (Hardcover)

This is a very beautiful book with lovely photos of horses. You can learn soo much from this book and about all different types of horses. This book also tells about horse sports and how they started to give you more of an understanding. Great for horse lovers.