The Complete Horse: An Entertaining History of Horses
by Kimball, CherylEdition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2006-05-01
Publisher(s): Motorbooks Intl
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Summary
What is it about horses that so thoroughly captivates us? Theyre graceful and beautiful, yet powerful. Bonds between humans and horses have been known to be strong and profound.Following the successful format of The Complete Cow and The Complete Pig, The Complete Horse pays tribute to this popular animal by looking at all types of horses, from draft to show, at work and at play. In an easy-to-read style, Cheryl Kimball provides a colorful, comprehensive, and entertaining account of horse history; equine history; lore; a breed guide; and the horses role in art and pop culture, myth, legend, and folklore. With all this and more, The Complete Horse has something for every horse lover.The light-hearted yet informative text is complemented by delightful illustrations, including photographs of different breeds. Also depicted are images of horses in pop culture, horses in ads, horse collectibles, and famous equines.
Author Biography
Cheryl Kimball is the author of several horse books, including The Everything Horseback Riding Book, Mindful Horsemanship, Horse Wise, and Horseshowing Handbook for Kids. She has veterinary technician training and writes monthly columns and feature articles on horses for several magazines, including Western Horseman, The Eclectic Horseman, The Equine Journal, The Horseman’s Yankee Pedlar, and The Horse’s Maine.
Table of Contents
| Introduction: Never Enough Horses (Or, How Many Horses Is Too Many?) | p. 8 |
| The Horse Through History | p. 14 |
| The Unique Horse | p. 32 |
| Breed Round-Up: Horses from Around the World | p. 44 |
| A Horse Is a Horse Is a Horse: Equine Behavior in a Nutshell | p. 74 |
| In the Ring, On the Track, and Along the Trail: The Competitive Horse | p. 102 |
| Famous Equines: The Horse in Popular Culture | p. 120 |
| Reading and References | p. 141 |
| Index | p. 142 |
| About the Author | p. 144 |
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