Horses ― The Illustrated Guide to Breeds

This book is a comprehensive visual directory of the officially recognized world‘s horse breeds. The introductory section begins with the evolution and history of the horse- from its earliest ancestors to the basic horse types. The domestication of the horse, modern breeds, good horse management, psychology and behavior, the life cycle of the horse, and the role of the horse today are all included and illustrated in this introductory section.

It ends with a glossary of clearly explained horse terms that ensures you will gain the maximum information and enjoyment.

Susan McBane began riding at the age of four and has had many years' experience of riding and caring for her own, and other people's, horses and ponies. She has been a specialist equestrian author for 30 years, helped found Britian's Equine Behaviour Study Circle, and has been the editor of its journal, Equine Behaviour, for eighteen years.