Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Horses and Ponies written by Jane Kidd and published by Howell Books. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes more than one hundred breeds and types of horses in each region of the world and discusses their history and how they are used for work, racing, and riding

Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds written by Bonnie L. Hendricks and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A standard reference on horse breeds, illustrated and updated Celebrating the animal that has been a stalwart servant to humankind for countless generations, Bonnie Hendricks’s International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds is the most thorough compilation of horse breeds ever attempted. The nearly four hundred entries, arranged alphabetically, include foundation breeds now extinct as well as extant breeds from across the globe. Each entry details the breed’s origin and background, size, appearance, chief use, and status (rare versus common). A list of breed associations and government departments that supplied data and photographs for the encyclopedia has been fully updated for this edition. With its breadth and depth of coverage, as well as 530 black-and-white and 32 color illustrations, the encyclopedia continues to be a standard international reference.

Download or read book An Illustrated International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds Breeding written by Jane Kidd and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 1985-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Horse Encyclopedia written by Elwyn Hartley Edwards and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds written by Jane Kidd and published by HP Books. This book was released on 1986 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The New Encyclopedia of the Horse written by Elwyn Hartley Edwards and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history of the horse from prehistoric times to early domestication, discusses the development of breeds in various regions of the world, and describes modern breeds and their uses.

Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Horses Ponies written by Tamsin Pickeral and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Horses Ponies written by Tamsin Pickeral and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Horses and Ponies written by Tamsin Pickeral and published by Parragon Publishing. This book was released on 2003-06 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1000 pictures, nearly 200 breeds.

Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds written by Susan McBane and published by Wellfleet Press. This book was released on 2008-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable guide for the horse owner or horse lover, this illustrated directory features color photographs of major breeds for identification, sections on rare breeds, as well as detailed and practical information on the care, training, breeding, and showing of horses. This hardcover reference is a comprehensive visual directory of the officially recognized world horse breeds. It includes coimprehensive coverage of lesser-known breeds, and full-color identification photographs are accompanied by information on key features of the breed. Also, contains the at-a-glance information boxes highlight height range and ancestry.

Download or read book Simon Schuster s Guide to Horses Ponies of the World written by Maurizio Bongianni and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1988 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An easy-to-use reference with more than 230 full-color photographs and illustrations"--Cover subtitle.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Horses and Ponies written by Tamsin Pickeral and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Horse and Ponies written by Tamsin Pickeral and published by . This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of the Horse written by Elwyn Hartley Edwards and published by Willowdale, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 1999-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This extraordinary volume chronicles the complete history of the majestic horse. Over 1000 beautiful full color illustrations, maps and photographs combine with highly informative and lively text to trace the evolution of the horse, covering every major breed as well as its vital contributions to ancient and modern civilization. In 10 major sections, The Encyclopedia of the Horse reveals the horse throughout history and around the world: - The Story of the Horse - Equus to the modern horse - Early Use - chariots, the Romans and more - The Eastern Influence - desert horses, Islamic invasions, Mongols - Classical Riding - armored knights, the Renaissance, circuses, the Spanish Riding School - The Great Studs - U.K., Irish, U.S., the Warmbloods, the European and Eastern Studs - The Influence of the Pony - British, European and Asian breeds - The Americas - Conquistadors, American Indians, Kentucky - The Working Horse - agriculture to industry, royal parades and mounted police - The Horse at War - great warhorses, great commanders, great battles - The Sporting Horse - Steeplechasing, harness racing, hunting More than 150 vibrant photographs of the world's most important breeds - Dutch Camargues, Icelandics, Timor Ponies, Morgan and Shetlands - familiar as well as obscure breeds - were produced especially for this book. The origin, history and uses of each breed are explained and brought to life by fascinating historical anecdotes and little-known facts. An extensive glossary, maps and breed characteristics round out this remarkably comprehensive volume. The Encyclopedia of the Horse is the most complete full color guide to the world of the horse and horse breeds ever produced. It is the essential reference for anyone who loves horses.

Download or read book The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses Ponies written by Catherine Austen and published by Flame Tree Illustrated. This book was released on 2013-08-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of a great new series of comprehensive and accessible encyclopedias on our favourite animals, this is your definitive guide to the horse. Discover the horse throughout history and culture, its uses, anatomy, appearance and behaviour, and take in a wealth of practical advice on how to choose and buy a horse, care, health, breeding, tack and equipment, riding and training, and competing. Succinct clear entries cover all the main breeds of horse (nearly 200), split into ponies, light horses and heavy horses and organised by country. Helpful statistics and icons provide essential information at a glance.

Download or read book Horse Encyclopedia written by Ethan Pembroke and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia highlights 20 different horses. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult horses and foals, readers learn about the history, the appearance, and the training of various horse breeds. Features include a horse diagram, a coat color chart, information about horse care, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Reference is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Download or read book The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia written by Sandy Ransford and published by . This book was released on 2004-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with essential information on horses and ponies, this encyclopedia is packed with gorgeous photographs showing how they look, what they do, and where in the world they are found. It also offers a clear introduction on how to care for these animals, how to ride, and different breeds. Includes a glossary. Full color.