There are over 300 breeds of horse used for a variety of needs. This fascinating book contains all that is interesting about horses, including breeds, poetry, quotes, and other trivia.
The aim of The Book of the Horse is to open up the wonderful world of horses to this new generation of horse riders and owners. It explains the basics of learning to ride, helps the novice to choose the right clothing, details the joys (and warns against the pitfalls) of owning one's own horse and enumerates ...
Presents an account of how the horse has contributed to almost every aspect of human history, from transport and war to agriculture, sports and arts. This book draws on archaeology, biology, art, literature and ethnography to show the relationship between humans and horses throughout history, from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan.
