Edwards, Elwyn Hartley

Traces how horses have evolved, explains the differences between breeds, and discusses the anatomy and behavior of horses; includes over 250 pictures and more than one hundred entries.

Presents information and guidance for new riders on horse breeds; the types of work horses perform and sports in which they compete; mounting and dismounting, aids and transitions, jumping, and other equestrian skills; horse care; and tack and equipment; and includes hundreds of color photos.

Traces the evolution of the horse, covering major breeds of the world, their history and modern use.

A comprehensive, illustrated overview of horse that profiles more than 150 breeds and discusses their uses throughout history as well as care and training.

With over 1000 color illustrations, maps, and photographs, this updated encyclopedia chronicles the history of the horse, presents a visual guide to 150 of the world's major breeds of horse and pony, and explains the proper care and training of the horse.