Horses: The Ultimate Treasury

DK Publishing Inc. / 2012 / Hardcover

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Product Description

Horses is a lavishly illustrated collection of all you could ever want to know about the wonderful world of horses. Packed with information and stories that will entertain and enthrall, this is the ultimate read for horse lovers.

Throughout the book, breed portraits feature stunning photography and vital statistics, allowing you to see what makes each breed unique and compare it with images of similar breeds. A fascinatiing section at the back of the book tells you everything you need to know about keeping your own pony and what equipment you will need.

Product Information

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 160
Vendor: DK Publishing Inc.
Publication Date: 2012

ISBN: 0756698014
ISBN-13: 9780756698010
Availability: In Stock
Ages: 8-14

Publisher's Description

For every young horse fan and any child who's ever dreamed of having his or her own pony, comes this illustrated guide to the amazing world of horses.

From wild horses, black stallions and zebras, to Working Horses like the Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and to the American Saddlebred, Hackney, Missouri Fox Trotter and other show horses — learn about the history, from how horses evolved and were domesticated, to the world of working horses in the nineteenth century, to the Spanish Riding School's stunning snowy white stallions. Feature spreads provide details covering topics as diverse as famous horses in literature, heroic horses in battle, and stunt horses in Western movies. Breed profiles help identify readers favorite types of horses, as well as a valuable introduction to the practicalities of horse care and riding lessons — making this an all-in-one, go-to companion for every horse lover.