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The new encyclopedia of the horse /

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Dorling Kindersley, �2000.Edition: [Expanded & updated American ed.]Description: 464 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cmISBN:
  • 0789471817
  • 9780789471819
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 636.1 21
LOC classification:
  • SF285 .E345 2000
Contents:
Story of the horse -- Early use -- Eastern influence -- Classical riding -- Great studs -- Influence of the pony -- Americas -- Working horse -- Horse at war -- Sporting horse -- Horse management -- Training & equipment.
Summary: "Over 150 breeds of horses and ponies are featured in this work ... Arranged chronologically, chapters trace the horse from its evolution and early use to classical riding, its influence in different areas of the world, and the horse at work, in sports, and in war. Within each chapter are highlighted breeds associated with the period, geographic area, or activity." Am Libr.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Status Barcode
ADULT REFERENCE ADULT REFERENCE Chamberlin Free Public Library Reference R 633.1 EDW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 34517000339278

Includes index.

Story of the horse -- Early use -- Eastern influence -- Classical riding -- Great studs -- Influence of the pony -- Americas -- Working horse -- Horse at war -- Sporting horse -- Horse management -- Training & equipment.

"Over 150 breeds of horses and ponies are featured in this work ... Arranged chronologically, chapters trace the horse from its evolution and early use to classical riding, its influence in different areas of the world, and the horse at work, in sports, and in war. Within each chapter are highlighted breeds associated with the period, geographic area, or activity." Am Libr.

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