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by Stephen Budiansky (Author) "Of the more than 4,000 species of mammals that have occupied the earth during the last 10,000 years, the horse is one of fewer than..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Phoenix; New Ed edition (2 Feb 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0753801124
  • ISBN-13: 978-0753801123
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 13 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 40,948 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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What makes a winning racehorse? How intelligent are horses? What are horses trying to tell us when they stamp their hooves and snort? Do horses talk to each other? The horse, long symbol of beauty and athletic prowess, has made and lost fortunes and transformed human history and culture, and yet has retained mysteries that baffle even those who work with them every day. There has recently been an explosion of scientific research on the horse. In this book Stephen Budiansky brings the insights of modern science to a wider audience of horse enthusiasts and animal-lovers.

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Formerly Washington editor of the journal NATURE, Stephen Budiansky is a senior writer at US NEWS & WORLD REPORT, where he writes about science, the environment and current affairs. He lives with his wife and two children on a small farm in Virginia.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, 29 Aug 2001
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I loved this book. If you want to understand horses better then READ IT! It will really help you get inside your horse's head, see the world from his point of view, understand what he thinks and how he learns. This is an excellent book that every horse person should read. It is based on scientific fact (rare for a book of this kind) and is not remotely idealistic or sentimental, yet reading this book is a heartwarming experience. I've spent my life around horses but this book has taught me loads, I am sure that however experienced you are, you will definitely learn something from it. Probably one of the most important equestrian books you could read.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A different perspective of the horse world....., 10 Nov 1999
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This book is great, analysing common misconceptions that humans have about horses. Some of the background to the myths and legends, an interesting analysis of evolution and why horses chose to live with humans.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An eye-opener even for horse enthusiasts, 27 Oct 1997
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This was an excellent recommendation by a horse-lover friend. Budiansky manages to give the horse-lover (or even a non-horsey person) a wonderfully new and broader understanding of horses. As the subtitle reads: "Exploring Equine Evolution, Intelligence and Behavior", that is exactly what the book does. The first 15 pages alone were an eye-opener for me, a seasoned horse-lover. This is the kind of book, where one keeps saying: "I never thought about that, but it makes a lot of sense!". Budiansky's writing style is down-to-earth and he never professes to be a complete expert. He emphasizes that his experiences and knowledge come from being a horse-lover and owner of horses and not as a professional researcher or scientist. This approach and clear understanding of his own limitations makes this book special. Complex evolutionary theory, genetic concepts and medical topics are covered with ease, using simple language. The use of simple diagrams and pictures enhance Budiansky's descriptions and explanations. The book uses a wonderful progression from the evolution of the horse to the future of the horse as its guide, covering a vast array of topics in merely 280 pages. But one does not get the feeling of brevity or over-simplification. Each topic is covered with equal enthusiasm and sincerity. Because of his own fondness for horses, Budiansky allows space to give advice. Conclusions are voiced when appropriate, but they are understated, allowing the reader to make their own conclusions. Budiansky sources from a wide range of areas, scientists, trainers, philosophers, historians, thus covering almost every and any area a horse enthusiast (of any kind or type) would find interest in. This was an eye-opening book, complimented with a beautiful cover. It should be a fundamental read for anyone even vaguely interested in horses.
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this book is one of the most informative and comprehensive book published on the equine. All of the chapters contained usefull information and helped me uderstand the horse... Read more
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