"The Horse" is an informative gallop through everything to do with the horse: evolution, history, biology, breeds, behaviour, training, competition, health, and care - all gathered into an accessible gallery of solid information, essential facts, and fascinating trivia.Whether your interest is in keeping a horse or simply the beauty and behaviour of these magnificent animals, "The Horse" will provide endless hours of entertainment. Filled with short but authoritative entries and quick fact boxes on every physical aspect of the horse as well as its importance to humankind in work, leisure, and sport, "The Horse" is the ultimate in dippability - open the book at any page and you'll become totally engrossed.