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Encyclopedia of the Horse Elizabeth Peplow

Encyclopedia of the Horse By Elizabeth Peplow

Encyclopedia of the Horse by Elizabeth Peplow

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Summary

This encycopedia provides a guide to the world of horses and horse riding. It traces the development of the horse and its integration into early societies. The book illustrates the many roles horses play, from dressage to polo, rodeo and pony trekking.

Encyclopedia of the Horse Summary

Encyclopedia of the Horse by Elizabeth Peplow

This encycopedia provides a guide to the world of horses and horse riding. It traces the development of the horse and its integration into early societies. The book illustrates the many roles horses play from dressage to polo, rodeo and pony trekking.

About Elizabeth Peplow

Elizabeth Peplow is the General Editor of the book and has assembled a team of expert contributors. She writes for the leading equestrian magazine, Horse and Hound.

Table of Contents

Foreword by David Broome 6 Introduction 7 Part One: The Development of the Horse The Pre-Domestic Horse 10 Domestication and the Early Horse Peoples 12 The Development of Classical Equitation 16 The History of Western Riding 20 The Horse at War 24 The Working Horse 28 Part Two: The Breeds of the World The Influence of the Arabian 34 The Thoroughbred 38 The Spanish Horse 42 The Genetic Jigsaw 44 Principal Horse Breeds 48 Principal Pony Breeds 80 Part Three: Equestrian Sports and Recreation Dressage 100 Showjumping 106 Eventing 112 Racing 118 Endurance Riding 124 Polo 128 Showing 130 Hunting 132 Carriage Driving 134 Harness Racing 136 Western Sports 138 Part Four: Physiology, Behaviour and Care Learning to Ride 144 Training the Young Horse 148 General Management 152 Feeding and Nutrition 158 Saddlery and Equipment 162 Shoeing 168 The Horse's Mind 174 Diseases of the Horse 176 Glossary 182 Index 188 Acknowledgements 192

Additional information

GOR003856515
9780600606154
0600606155
Encyclopedia of the Horse by Elizabeth Peplow
Elizabeth Peplow
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Octopus Publishing Group
20020415
192
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