The Horse Encyclopedia

The core of this book is an account of over 150 breeds of horse and pony. The entries are in three categories; heavy, lighter and ponies. Each breed has a page or double page spread. There is a side view and a rear view that are used to indicate particular points of the breed. In many of the two-page spreads, there is a close up of the head. Facts on height, origin and colour are provided. There is a short Mission Statement; for example, “from a mixed background, the Czech warmblood has emerged as a likable and reliable mount”. An...