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.

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 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.

Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America

Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America
Author: Judith Dutson
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2005
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781580176125

Provides an overview of the horse breeds in North America, including profiles and photographs of such breeds as the Morgan, Appaloosa, Arabian, and Percheron.

Horse Breeds

Horse Breeds
Author: Daniel Johnson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2008
Genre: Horse breeds
ISBN: 9781616731663

The Ultimate Horse Book

The Ultimate Horse Book
Author: Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher:
Total Pages: 238
Release: 1991
Genre: Horse breeds
ISBN: 9780864382177

"Truly remarkable in that it is one of the most complete and well-illustrated breed compendiums to date. It should fit into every equestrian's library". --Horse Illustrated

Horses & Ponies

Horses & Ponies
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-07-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744047242

The ultimate visual guide for children passionate about all things equine, covering just about anything and everything horse related Calling all horse lovers! This horse book for kids is a one-stop-shop for equine knowledge, from their history, anatomy, breeds, how to care for them, their social significance, and more! Inside the pages of this children’s book about all things equestrian you will find: • Informative features on all the major horse and pony breeds from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella • Beautiful images of magnificent horses found across the world • Lessons about the usefulness of horses across different cultures from sport, shows, traditions, and celebrations, to transport, police work, and even shrimp-fishing! • Extensive information and step-by-step instructions on how to ride these magnificent animals and horse care From the difference between horses and ponies to why horses sleep standing up, this comprehensive guide explores every horsey topic you could want to explore! Colorful photographs and pictures on every page include many different horses and pony breeds, from Shetland ponies, shire horses, and thoroughbreds and highlights their importance in our world today. Kids will learn how to care for horses and understand them, covering topics such as grooming a horse, how to muck out a stable, and looking after tack. The book also explores horse skills and will answer questions about riding horses and ponies, such as what dressage is, how to steer a horse, and much more!

Ultimate Horse

Ultimate Horse
Author: Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2002
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

An illustrated guide to the domestication, uses, breeds, and care of horses and the various events connected with them.

The Horse Encyclopedia

The Horse Encyclopedia
Author: Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2016-11-29
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0744046394

From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history. A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and plows, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensive volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground. The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all. This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.