The Majesty of the Horse is a celebration of an animal that has shaped the fate of mankind. Written as a glorious celebration of this noblest of animals, the book explores the sheer beauty and grandeur of horses, revealing the central role they have played in human societies throughout the world and across the ages. The book showcases equine photographer Astrid Harrisson's amazing portraiture and stunning images of horses in motion, with pictures that capture the essence of many different breeds. It pays homage not only to the physical splendour of the horse - its grace, strength,and extraordinary adaptability - but also to the animal's remarkable diversity. Equestrian specialist Tamsin Pickeral traces the evolution of the most significant and fascinating breeds, among them , the tiny, fiery Caspian, a native of the Caspian Sea's south shore; the proud Thoroughbred; the genetically pure Icelandic Pony; the heroic Shire horse; and many others. For millenia, horses have enabled mankind to work the land effectively, travel across vast territories, go to war, and ride for sport and pleasure. The Majesty of the Horse reveals the stories behind the breeds of horses that humans have bred to produce the most efficient horse to fight on, to pull a plough, to travel on, pull a coach, or work with. Equestrian expert Tamsin Pickeral and award-winning horse photographer Astrid Harrisson spent a year combing the world in search of the best horses for The Majesty of the Horse.

The Majesty of the Horse: An Illustrated History

TAMSIN PICKERAL

Collins

Spirit of the Dog

Frances Lincoln

Written by an expert on horses, The Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies is a look at the fascinating world of horses. More than just a reference book, this is a lavishly illustrated and highly accessible encyclopedia telling every horse lover all they ever wanted to know about this most magnificent of animals. From the significance of the horse to the Ancient Greeks to the origination of the Shire horse and Caspian pony, everything from history and anatomy, breeds and breeding, and grooming and showing is covered,. The coverage of horse breeds gives detailed descriptions of the Shetland pony to the less common Dole Gudbrandsdal. 1,000 photographs combine with the text, enabling all breeds to be quickly and easily identified. There is a compendium of horse care which will provide horse owners and owners-to-be with all the information they ever need to know about keeping these extraordinary, beautiful, and intriguing animals. The encyclopedia is full of information and essential facts about the horse: did you know that the oldest ever recorded horse was Old Billy who lived to be 62 years old; or that the cowboy hat was invented by John B. Stetson in the Pennsylvania in the 1860s? Horse-owners and horse-lovers alike will find a wealth of essential information on the world of the horse in this all-encompassing encyclopedia.

The Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Parragon Publishing

A highly informative, highly illustrated guide to the world of horses. Text and illustrations combined to provide a comprehensive look at all apects of the horse.

Horses & Ponies (Encyclopedias of Animal Breeds)

Parragon Plus.

Parragon

A Highly Infomative, Highly Illustrated Guide To The World Of Horses. Text &amp; Illustrations Combine To Provide A Comprehensive Look At All Aspects Of The Horse.

Barnes&Noble

Written by an expert on horses, The Encyclopedia of Horses &amp; Ponies is a look at the facinating world of horses.

The Encyclopedia of Horses Ponies

Horses (Encyclopedia)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Parragon Book Service Ltd.

Horses

The Majesty of the Horse

Barron's Educational Series

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