Know Your Horses (Old Pond Books) 44 Breeds from Andalusian to Welsh, with Essential Facts on History, Origin, Physical Characteristics, Natural Habitats, and More, plus Full-Page Photos of Each Breed

Do you know your horses? 44 breeds of horse, each with its own full-page spread Fun facts highlighting each horse’s physical characteristics, history, personality, natural habitat, and more High-quality full-page photo of each breed of horse, showing each distinctive, beautiful look Compact 5×7 pocket size is easy and fun to flip through to get interesting info fast Kids love it for the photos of amazing horses, but grown-ups are sure to learn a lot, too Did you know that the tiny Falabella is really a horse, not a pony? Or that the Hokkaido is so rare it isn’t even found outside Japan? Do you know which breeds of horses are so rare, they’re on the brink of extinction? Impress friends and family with interesting facts about more than 40 breeds of horses! From the biggest in the world to the smallest, the oldest to the rarest, inside this book is everything you need to identify the 44 most interesting horse and pony breeds. Learn the essential facts about each one, including the breed’s history, country of origin, appearance, uses, roles in human history, and other fun facts. From working to racing horses and common to rare, you’ll learn all about these beautifully majestic animals inside this fascinating guide! The horse has played a vital role in the history of civilization and has enabled man to thrive. Now some breeds included here are currently endangered and reliant on us for their future survival. Know Your Horses provides a full-page photograph of each featured breed. Author Jack Byard has conducted thorough research to produce an accompanying concise description of each animal’s appearance, uses, and history. He also includes fascinating snippets about the role of the breed in human history, plus information about their natural habitats, from moorland to mountain. Inside this book, Jack includes working horses, riding horses, and ponies. Many of the breeds are well known and numerous, some are a little more unusual, and a couple teeter on the brink of extinction. Keep your eyes peeled and you will be able to identify all 44 of the breeds featured in this book! The perfect gift for any horse enthusiast or equestrian, this small format paperback is designed for any age and provides a perfect overview of this diverse species. From the hypoallergenic American Bashkir Curly to the gentle but stubborn Shetland pony, with this fascinating guide, you will soon be able to say you Know Your Horses!