Horses & Horse Family
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Overview
Picture-packed and covering all aspects of horses — from practical advice on riding, jumping, and grooming to the fascinating history and mythology of horses — this comprehensive reference is a beautiful gift for aspiring young riders. Written by an expert horsewoman, Horses provides solid information as well as inspiration. Meticulous illustrations provide a unique inside look at the workings of a stable and close-up views of different horse breeds. An illustrated glossary and index help make this a truly enlightening visual reference.
Synopsis
Picture-packed and covering all aspects of horses -- from practical advice on riding, jumping, and grooming to the fascinating history and mythology of horses -- this comprehensive reference is a beautiful gift for aspiring young riders. Written by an expert horsewoman, Horses provides solid information as well as inspiration. Meticulous illustrations provide a unique inside look at the workings of a stable and close-up views of different horse breeds. An illustrated glossary and index help make this a truly enlightening visual reference.Editorials
Children's Literature
This attractive, large format book, illustrated with softly-colored hand drawings is a treasure trove of information. Jackie Budd tells the history of the horse in a very concise manner, packing each page with delightful facts, such as how the horse began in North America. The book not only tells about the history of the horse but also includes practical information about maintenance, types of horses, their markings, and hints to understanding horse body language. Including an index, this book is a useful resource and a wonderful addition to the library of any young reader. 2001 (orig. 1995), Kingfisher, Ages 6 to 10.— Sarah Beasley and Ellie Elzerman
School Library Journal
Gr 4-8-Ponies and horses frolic across double-page spreads in this oversized volume. Numerous full-color paintings, photos, and reproductions accompany the text as it describes the animals' traits, care, breeds, and history, and preparation for riding. The instructional tone is informal, although sometimes a bit wordy. Jargon reflects the book's British origin and the focus is on flat saddle riding. This highly browsable title resembles Juliet Clutton-Brock's Horse (Knopf, 1992), but it includes a foldout that shows a group of pristine horses, riders, and groomers demonstrating horse care in an immaculate barn.-Charlene Strickland, formerly at Albuquerque Public Library, NMLinda Ward-Callaghan
A wide variety of illustrations combined with brief sections of text in a mix of styles and sizes of typeface give readers a broad sampling of information on horses and horsemanship. Labeled drawings document sections on horse anatomy, diet, care, and grooming as well as tack. Other features include a world map noting horse origins and migration patterns; charts of breeds, types, and sizes of horses, accompanied by comparative color illustrations; and photographs and reproductions of works of art and historical documents illustrating the horse's place in mythology, warfare, transportation, and farm work. An overview of pleasure and competitive riding includes tips on evaluating riding schools and stables. Although the wide scope precludes treating any aspect of the topic in depth, the handsome format and numerous illustrations will spur interest and give horse lovers much to pore over.Book Details
Published
September 1, 1995
Publisher
Kingfisher Books Ltd
Pages
64
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781856975667