The Handbook of Horse Breeds

The Handbook of Horse Breeds
Author: Maria Costantino
Publisher:
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2004-06-18
Genre: Horse breeds
ISBN: 9780760756591

"An informative and enjoyable guide, The Handbook of Horse Breeds looks at the history and development of modern horse breeds, and horse anatomy, senses and behavior. The bulk of the book looks at the major horse breeds, including ponies, heavy horses and light horses, and detailing size, characteristics, country of origin and colors. Containing over 200 types, this is a comprehensive guide to the most popular and widely-known horse breeds in the world today."--Page 4 cover

Horse Breeds of North America

Horse Breeds of North America
Author: Judith Dutson
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2012-10-26
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1612122108

An amazing variety of horse breeds roam North America’s vast and geographically diverse landscape. This detailed portable handbook celebrates the unique qualities of 96 regional breeds, from the sleek muscles of racing thoroughbreds and the stoic power of draft horses to the easy gait of pleasure horses at your local farm. Fascinating facts about each horse breed’s size, talents, and suitability for various types of work are accompanied by full-color photographs in this fun and informative reference guide.

The Ultimate Guide to Horse Breeds

The Ultimate Guide to Horse Breeds
Author: Andrea Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Total Pages: 446
Release: 2016-09-26
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0785834672

This all-in-one guide covers everything on horses and horse care, including stable management, horse grooming, breed information, and more through 600+ beautiful photgraphs.

International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds

International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds
Author: Bonnie L. Hendricks
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages: 536
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780806138848

A standard reference on horse breeds, illustrated and updated Celebrating the animal that has been a stalwart servant to humankind for countless generations, Bonnie Hendricks’s International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds is the most thorough compilation of horse breeds ever attempted. The nearly four hundred entries, arranged alphabetically, include foundation breeds now extinct as well as extant breeds from across the globe. Each entry details the breed’s origin and background, size, appearance, chief use, and status (rare versus common). A list of breed associations and government departments that supplied data and photographs for the encyclopedia has been fully updated for this edition. With its breadth and depth of coverage, as well as 530 black-and-white and 32 color illustrations, the encyclopedia continues to be a standard international reference.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds
Author: Susan McBane
Publisher: Wellfleet Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-09-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780785806042

An invaluable guide for the horse owner or horse lover, this illustrated directory features color photographs of major breeds for identification, sections on rare breeds, as well as detailed and practical information on the care, training, breeding, and showing of horses. This hardcover reference is a comprehensive visual directory of the officially recognized world horse breeds. It includes coimprehensive coverage of lesser-known breeds, and full-color identification photographs are accompanied by information on key features of the breed. Also, contains the at-a-glance information boxes highlight height range and ancestry.

The Horsecare Handbook

The Horsecare Handbook
Author: Ashley Wood
Publisher: Chartwell
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2009-09-03
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 078582555X

A manual of essential information on every aspect of horse care, designed for both first-time and experienced owners and riders.

Handbooks: Horses

Handbooks: Horses
Author: Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-05-15
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0789489821

This book is designed for all those who love horses. Tracing the evolution of equines, this guide also explains the difference between horses and ponies, looks at how different breeds evolved or were selectively developed, and examines equine anatomy and behavior. Packed with 250 vivid full-color photographs of more than 100 horse-breeds, it uses a systematic approach from Dorling Kindersley and the Smithsonian Institution to train readers of all experience levels to identify and appreciate the wide variety of horses in the world. A visual identity key helps you recognize different horse breeds, and guides you to the correct entry based on what you see and observe. Each entry combines a concise description with annotated photographs to highlight the main characteristics and distinguishing features of the breed, with details on coloring, country or region of origin, breed history, and how the breed has been used in the human world. A concise glossary provides instant interpretation of equine terms. The clear visuals and distinctive facts are accompanied by expert prose from author Elwyn Hartley Edwards, former editor of Riding magazine and former consulting editor to Horse and Hound. The book is a clear, concise, comprehensive, and indispensable identification guide for beginners and established equine enthusiasts alike.

The Field Guide to Horses

The Field Guide to Horses
Author: Samantha Johnson
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2009-12-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1616732172

Learn about your favorite equine breeds with this easy-to-use reference on their conformation, colors, and characteristics—from Arabians to Welsh Ponies. Thinking of acquiring a horse? Studying equine breeds and traits? Or simply curious about the magnificent creatures? This book, with profiles of one hundred horse, pony, and draft breeds, is the most comprehensive field guide to horses ever published. Illustrated throughout with fine color photographs, the profiles detail the characteristics and unique aspects of each breed; they also include brief histories and explain distinctions of equine color genetics, markings and patterns, and conformation. Complete, concise, and compact, this field guide is as handy as it is informative—the perfect companion for anyone considering horses.