The horse encyclopedia
A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated look at all the major horse and pony breeds and types, from the ponies of Dartmoor to the American mustang. Packed with gorgeous photographs of horse breeds from around the world, The Horse Encyclopedia is the...
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London
Dorling Kindersley Limited
[2016]
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction to horses. The horse family ; Asses, donkeys, mules, and hinnies ; The skeleton ; Muscle structure ; Gaits ; Body systems ; Markings and coat colors ; The senses ; Behavior and communication ; Reproduction
- Horses and humans. Domestication ; The horse in war ; Riding as art ; Horses in legend and culture ; The working horse ; Developing breeds and types
- Catalog of breeds and types. Heavy horses ; Lighter horses ; Ponies
- Care and management. A balanced diet ; Pasture management ; Stables and stable management ; Grooming and care ; Signs of good health ; Equine health