Author: Julie Whitaker & Ian Whitelaw
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Number Of Pages: 320
Release Date: 10-03-2008
Details: Product Description "The Horse" is an informative gallop through everything to do with the horse: evolution, history, biology, breeds, behaviour, training, competition, health, and care - all gathered into an accessible gallery of solid information, essential facts, and fascinating trivia.Whether your interest is in keeping a horse or simply the beauty and behaviour of these magnificent animals, "The Horse" will provide endless hours of entertainment. Filled with short but authoritative entries and quick fact boxes on every physical aspect of the horse as well as its importance to humankind in work, leisure, and sport, "The Horse" is the ultimate in dippability - open the book at any page and you'll become totally engrossed. Review Praise for "The Horse" "Horse enthusiasts should be grateful that the co-authors of the present compendium have taken on and executed this challenge with such energy, skill, and judgment. I am confident that the product of their labors will find a place on the shelves of horse devotees of many different generations and equestrian interests, who will derive both edification and pleasure from perusing it. I can only hope that they enjoy traversing the following pages as much as I have done."--William Steinkraus, from the Foreword Synopsis "The Horse" is an informative gallop through everything to do with the horse: evolution, history, biology, breeds, behaviour, training, competition, health, and care - all gathered into an accessible gallery of solid information, essential facts, and fascinating trivia.Whether your interest is in keeping a horse or simply the beauty and behaviour of these magnificent animals, "The Horse" will provide endless hours of entertainment. Filled with short but authoritative entries and quick fact boxes on every physical aspect of the horse as well as its importance to humankind in work, leisure, and sport, "The Horse" is the ultimate in dippability - open the book at any page and you'll become totally engrossed. About the Author Foreword by William Steinkraus, gold medallist in show jumping in the 1968 Olympics. He has served as a television commentator at four Olympic Games and three World Championships.
EAN: 9781905695522
Languages: English
Binding: Paperback
Item Condition: UsedLikeNew