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The Encyclopedia of the Horse | 
 enlarge | Author: Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher: DK ADULT
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 40385
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Ill
Pages: 464
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.6
Dimensions (in): 11.6 x 9.8 x 1.7
ISBN: 0756628946
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.1
EAN: 9780756628949
ASIN: 0756628946
Publication Date: June 30, 2008
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I"The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire. With too many wonders close inspection dispels both mystery and joy. Not so with the wonder that is the horse."/Ip So begins IThe Encyclopedia of the Horse/I, an extraordinary volume devoted to humankind's most essential animal partner. Expertly folding together the evolution of the horse with every major breed and its contribution to civilization, author Elwyn Hartley, editor of IRiding/I magazine for over 18 years and author of 30 books on horses, divides his subject into 10 historically chronological chapters, covering "in words and pictures, the development over 60 million years of the small jungle animal into the various and sophisticated breeds of the 20th century." Beginning with Eohippus, or the Dawn horse, from the Eocene period, Hartley takes the reader on a fascinating journey, stopping along the way to discuss hundreds of notable breeds, including Friesians, Arabians, Andalusians, Thoroughbreds, Shetland and Highland ponies, Mustangs, and Clydesdales. Also interspersed throughout are notable horse-and-rider partnerships, such as El Cid and Babieca, as well as over 1,000 full-color photographs, illustrations, and maps, making this ode to Equus as beautiful as it is fascinating.
Product Description
In this superb expanded and updated volume, equestrian expert Elwyn Hartley Edwards traces the evolution of the horse, covering every major breed of horse and pony as well as the contribution the horse has made to civilization. The Visual Breed Guide portrays more than 150 of the world's major breeds of horse and pony photographed in specially commissioned full-figure portraits as well as hundreds of action shots. The origin, history, and uses of each breed are explained, and each breed is brought to life by historical anecdotes and fascinating, little-known facts. Truly encyclopedic in scope, this is the essential reference for every horse lover. brbr This new edition has been updated to reflect the latest trends in international equestrian sports, such as dressage and horse trials, and also to reflect changes in breed specifications.
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 Good but.... March 29, 2008
Cheryl Nemecek (New York)
This is a very informative book on horses. It is very detailed and technical. The pictures are excellent but very graphic. I bought this book for my daughter who's ten and "horse crazy". I thought it would be a good start to her collection but it's too mature(the life cycle etc.)This is geared more to a more mature audience.
Very Descriptive Book August 27, 2004
Brittaney Erb-Hackett (Colorado)
This book was a very good book. It went very deep in a lot of different subjects. The book describes many different breeds, what they are used for, where they originated, how tall they can get, how much they can weigh, and the usual care for that breed of a horse. br / Also written about in this book is the different sports and events that a horse can be used for. It also goes deeply into the ancient history of the horse. br / I definetly recommend this book to horse lovers and anybody that is really interested in learning more about horses then it would be very great to read, but if you are more into the medical aspect of the horse then this is really not the book for you it really does not go into any depth with medicine. But other than that is is awesome.
 A SUPERB GUIDE April 10, 2004
Gail Cooke (TX, USA)
Former regional chairman of the British Horse Society and a frequent contributor to equestrian publications, Elwyn Hartley Edwards has compiled a superb guide to the horse.p This beautiful full-size folio volume boasts over 1,000 full-color illustrations and a concise well-crafted text. The evolution of the horse, including every major breed of horse and pony, is presented as well as their contributions to civilization. The animals are shown in the wild, at work, in battle, in sport, and entertainment.p Beginning with a reproduction of a painting by George Stubbs, the illustrations throughout are arrestingly eye-catching. This volume is a great deal more than a collection of facts and photos. Sharon Ralls Lemon puts it well in her foreword: A rich tapestry of the entire equine world....truly an achievement to be cherished as much for its beauty as for its knowledge.p - Gail Cooke
Great photography March 7, 2002
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've owned a copy for years and never get tired of pouring over it. It's the excellent photography and layout of the book that I love. You really get a sense of the look of an individual breed and there's some history all woven through. So I sent a copy to my niece for her birthday and she is raptly glued to the pages. She's trying to decide what kind of horse to buy when she moves to Montana. Highly recommended!
An absolutely beautiful effort March 4, 2001
Joseph H Pierre (Salem, OR USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
p I can't imagine a more beautifully presented or informative book for anyone interested in horses. This large (10 X 12, 400 page) volume, is replete with full color illustrations tracing the evolution of the horse from Eohippus and Mesohippus to the present, and every major breed of horse and pony to date, as well as their vital contributions to human society down through the centuries.ppMore than 150 breeds of horses are pictured in full-color photographs or illustrations, depicting their characteristics, myriad uses, origins and facts and anecdotes about them.ppThe Encyclopedia of the Horse has chapters on their history, early domestication, classical riding, the great stud farms, international sporting events and breeding trends, and how horses changed the course of history throughout the world.ppThis truly beautiful book is one for your coffee table; guaranteed to impress visitors and stimulate conversation. It is one of the most exquisite volumes in my library.ppJoseph H Pierrep
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