The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Horses Ponies

Author : Catherine Austen,Sarah Gorrie,Pippa Roome,Nicola Jane Swinney
Publisher : Flame Tree Illustrated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-31
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0857758810

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The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies by Catherine Austen,Sarah Gorrie,Pippa Roome,Nicola Jane Swinney Pdf

Part of a great new series of comprehensive and accessible encyclopedias on our favourite animals, this is your definitive guide to the horse. Discover the horse throughout history and culture, its uses, anatomy, appearance and behaviour, and take in a wealth of practical advice on how to choose and buy a horse, care, health, breeding, tack and equipment, riding and training, and competing. Succinct clear entries cover all the main breeds of horse (nearly 200), split into ponies, light horses and heavy horses and organised by country. Helpful statistics and icons provide essential information at a glance.

Author : Sarah Gorrie,Pippa Roome,Catherine Austen (Journalist),Nicola Jane Swinney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Horses
ISBN : 1435105419

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The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horses by Sarah Gorrie,Pippa Roome,Catherine Austen (Journalist),Nicola Jane Swinney Pdf

Author : Susan McBane
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Pets
ISBN : 0785806040

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds by Susan McBane Pdf

An invaluable guide for the horse owner or horse lover, this illustrated directory features color photographs of major breeds for identification, sections on rare breeds, as well as detailed and practical information on the care, training, breeding, and showing of horses. This hardcover reference is a comprehensive visual directory of the officially recognized world horse breeds. It includes coimprehensive coverage of lesser-known breeds, and full-color identification photographs are accompanied by information on key features of the breed. Also, contains the at-a-glance information boxes highlight height range and ancestry.

Author : Susan McBane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Horse breeds
ISBN : 1861603800

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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds by Susan McBane Pdf

Author : Sandy Ransford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004-10-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780753457818

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The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia by Sandy Ransford Pdf

Filled with essential information on horses and ponies, this encyclopedia is packed with gorgeous photographs showing how they look, what they do, and where in the world they are found. It also offers a clear introduction on how to care for these animals, how to ride, and different breeds. Includes a glossary. Full color.

Author : Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780744046397

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The Horse Encyclopedia by Elwyn Hartley Edwards Pdf

From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history. A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and plows, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensive volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground. The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all. This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.

Author : Bonnie L. Hendricks
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 080613884X

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International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds by Bonnie L. Hendricks Pdf

A standard reference on horse breeds, illustrated and updated Celebrating the animal that has been a stalwart servant to humankind for countless generations, Bonnie Hendricks’s International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds is the most thorough compilation of horse breeds ever attempted. The nearly four hundred entries, arranged alphabetically, include foundation breeds now extinct as well as extant breeds from across the globe. Each entry details the breed’s origin and background, size, appearance, chief use, and status (rare versus common). A list of breed associations and government departments that supplied data and photographs for the encyclopedia has been fully updated for this edition. With its breadth and depth of coverage, as well as 530 black-and-white and 32 color illustrations, the encyclopedia continues to be a standard international reference.

Author : Sandy Ransford
Publisher : Kingfisher
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004-10-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0753457814

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The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse and Pony Encyclopedia by Sandy Ransford Pdf

The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse & Pony Encyclopedia is a fantastic gift for children who dream of having a horse or pony of their own. There is a clear introduction to the horse followed by chapters explaining horse and pony care, riding lessons, and breeds. The encyclopedia is packed full of gorgeous photographs of horses and ponies -- showing how they look, what they do, and where in the world they are found. And of course every horse lover wants to ride, and The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse & Pony Encyclopedia takes the novice rider from first mount to cantering and galloping.

Author : Tamsin Pickeral
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Horse breeds
ISBN : 075256563X

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The Encyclopedia of Horses & Ponies by Tamsin Pickeral Pdf

Author : Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781465456106

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The Horse Encyclopedia by Elwyn Hartley Edwards Pdf

From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history. A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and plows, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensive volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground. The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all. This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.

Author : Sandy Ransford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Horsemanship
ISBN : 0753409690

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The Kingfisher Illustrated Horse & Pony Encyclopedia by Sandy Ransford Pdf

Will give a child all the basic information they need to identify any horse or pony, helping them to recognise the difference between a thoroughbred and a Half-bred horse, to find out about the different types of pony, and to discover what stars and stripes are on the face of a chestnut. Ages 8+

Author : Josee Hermsen
Publisher : Rebo International Bv
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Horse breeds
ISBN : 9036615038

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The Complete Encyclopedia of Horses by Josee Hermsen Pdf

Presents information on all areas of equestrian sport as well as a guide to horse breeds and information on owning and caring for horses.

Author : Judith Draper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Horse breeds
ISBN : 0754812294

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The Complete Book of Horses, Horse Breeds & Horse Care by Judith Draper Pdf

Describes the different types of horse breeds along with information on such topics as buying a horse, keeping a horse, care, equipment, and grooming.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744047240

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Horses & Ponies by DK Pdf

The ultimate visual guide for children passionate about all things equine, covering just about anything and everything horse related Calling all horse lovers! This horse book for kids is a one-stop-shop for equine knowledge, from their history, anatomy, breeds, how to care for them, their social significance, and more! Inside the pages of this children’s book about all things equestrian you will find: • Informative features on all the major horse and pony breeds from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella • Beautiful images of magnificent horses found across the world • Lessons about the usefulness of horses across different cultures from sport, shows, traditions, and celebrations, to transport, police work, and even shrimp-fishing! • Extensive information and step-by-step instructions on how to ride these magnificent animals and horse care From the difference between horses and ponies to why horses sleep standing up, this comprehensive guide explores every horsey topic you could want to explore! Colorful photographs and pictures on every page include many different horses and pony breeds, from Shetland ponies, shire horses, and thoroughbreds and highlights their importance in our world today. Kids will learn how to care for horses and understand them, covering topics such as grooming a horse, how to muck out a stable, and looking after tack. The book also explores horse skills and will answer questions about riding horses and ponies, such as what dressage is, how to steer a horse, and much more!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1474898076

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Spirit of the Horse by Anonim Pdf