Horses of the World

Élise Rousseau, Yann Le Bris, Teresa Lavender Fagan

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Princeton University Press
09 May 2017

Wildlife: mammals; Horses & ponies; Sports & outdoor recreation

A beautifully illustrated and detailed guide to the world's horses Horses of the World is a comprehensive, large-format overview of 570 breeds of domestic and extant wild horses, including hybrids between the two and between domestic breeds and other equids, such as zebras. This beautifully illustrated and detailed guide covers the origins of modern horses, anatomy and physiology, variation in breeds, and modern equestrian practices. The treatment of breeds is organized by country within broader geographical regions--from Eurasia through Australasia and to the Americas. Each account provides measurements (weight and height), distribution, origins and history, character and attributes, uses, and current status. Every breed is accompanied by superb color drawings--600 in total--and color photographs can be found throughout the book. Describing and depicting every horse breed in existence, Horses of the World will be treasured by all who are interested in these gorgeous animals.
* A unique large-format, field-guide approach that provides complete coverage of the world's 570 horse breeds
*600 superb color illustrations showcasing every breed
* Additional color photos and maps
* Accessible text offers detailed information on each breed, including measurements, distribution, origins and history, character and attributes, uses, and current status

By: Élise Rousseau
Illustrated by: Yann Le Bris
Translated by: Teresa Lavender Fagan
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 41mm
Weight: 2.041kg
ISBN: 9780691167206
ISBN 10: 0691167206
Pages: 528
Publication Date: 09 May 2017
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elise Rousseau is a freelance writer and author of a number of adult and children's books on horses. She is an avid equestrian and has traveled all over the world to document rare breeds. Yann Le Bris has been a professional artist for eighteen years and has illustrated numerous books.

Reviews for Horses of the World

This is the horse book to end all horse books. . . . A magnificent reference for anyone with a passion for horses. --Toronto Star A comprehensive, large-format encyclopedia, the 536-page volume begins with sections on breed identification, domestication of the horse and equestrian principles. . . . A wealth of information on horses, this book would be a helpful reference for a student 4-H member and anyone interested in learning about how horses are used all over the world. --Western Horseman