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In celebration of the animal that has served us stalwartly for so many generations, Bonnie Hendricks' "International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds" is a complete compilation of horse breeds. The more than 394 breeds described clearly reflect the natural history of their respective areas of origin. Horse breeds also reflect local human history in the special uses for which they have been bred. Each breed account gives the origin and history, a physical description, and details about the uses of the horse. Some accounts also cover characteristic gaits, colours or markings, forms of keeping, and styles of training. In addition to the basic accounts, Hendricks refers to a number of breeds for which limited information is available and many foundation breeds that are now extinct. Hendricks's book is unique in presenting new information gathered directly from breeders' associations and breed authorities in many countries. Her extensive research has brought to light breeds not included in any similar book, notably more than thirty in China and a dozen in Turkey.The former Soviet Union is represented by more than 60 breed accounts, and even within the United States there are several breeds unfamiliar to many horse enthusiasts. New information is presented on some age-old controversies, such as that regarding the Arab horse and local breeding conditions. The underexposed Canadian horse receives a full treatment. A new proposition is advanced for the derivation of the famous Morgan. All breed and colour registries devoted to the New World heritage of mustangs and other Spanish-American horses are included. Recent blood analyses that identify the genetic markers of particular breeds help illuminate some long-standing mysteries. A full listing of addresses of breed associations and government departments that supplied data and photographs for the encyclopedia enables the reader to contact these bodies themselves. With its breadth of coverage, wealth of new information, and 530 black-and-white and 32 colour illustrations, the encyclopedia is destined to become the standard international reference work on the subject.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the best book in my equine library. It it the only book I have found which contains good information about little known breeds, such as the Asturian, Lewitzer, Pinzgauer, and Moyle Horse. Each desciption is well-researched and contains a great deal of information about that breed's origin, conformation, population, and common usage. If you show model horses, it is an invaluable guide for breed assignment; how else would you know that your San Domingo makes a perfect Wielkopolski, or that your standing Thoroughbred Mare is an ideal Cirit horse? The only thing that would make this book better would be color photos, but that would most likely make it prohibitively expensive.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book has it all...from the common breeds to the extremely rare. Absolutely a must for those that love to research breed origins or just love all breeds of horses. There are many nice photographs in both color and b&w to enjoy. I love this book!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a must for anyone who is interested in the origin and development of horse breed's throught the world. It allows a serious rider the chance to find an animal that has qualities that one is looking for specifically and where they are located...Well, worth the investment as it answers some very difficult questions that used to end in the answer 'I don't know!'....
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