动物百科:马Encyclopedia of Horses
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作者： 本社 编
出 版 社： Oversea Publishing House
出版时间：字数：版次：页数： 384印刷时间：开本： 16开印次：纸张： 铜版纸I S B N ： 9781407524443包装： 平装内容简介
The ultimate reference guide to the world of horses.Highly illustrated throughout with photographs and graphics,comlementing incisive and informative text.
A comprehensive overview of the history and nature ofthe horse,and an accessible guide to all aspects of horse care.
In-depth coverage of all the main horse breeds,including information on origins,appearance,and uses.
Icons provide an at-a-glance overview of size,environment,blood type,and uses for each breed,and show the most common colour variations.
The essential guide for horse-lovers and horse-owners.
目录
About this book
The nature of the horse
Evolution of the horse
Wild horses
Lifecycle of the horse
Behaviour and communication
Horses in motion
Modern breeding
Coat colours and markings
Conformation
Horse care
Horse ownership
Choosing a horse
The healthy horse
Stable management
Feeding
Grooming
Showing off
Clipping
Shoeing
Horses on the move
First aid and common ailments
Breeding
Caring for the older horse
Saddlery and equipment
Safety first
Riding kit
Bridles
Bits and bitting
Saddles
Boots and bandages
Western riding
The working horse
Domestication
War horses
Horses in agriculture
The horse at work
The sporting horse
Sporting history
Modern hunting
Polo
Flat racing
Jump racing
Dressage
Cross-country riding
Showjumping
Eventing
Endurance
Mounted games
Heavy horses
Light horses
Ponies
useful books and addresses
Breed societies
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements
Picture credits
