Bibliograph

The horse encyclopedia, Elwyn Hartley Edwards

Type

Label

The horse encyclopedia, Elwyn Hartley Edwards

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The horse encyclopedia

Nature of contents

encyclopedias

Oclc number

923556166962925157

Responsibility statement

Elwyn Hartley Edwards

Table Of Contents

Introduction to horses. The horse family ; Asses, donkeys, mules, and hinnies ; The skeleton ; Muscle structure ; Gaits ; Body systems ; Markings and coat colors ; The senses ; Behavior and communication ; Reproduction -- Horses and humans. Domestication ; The horse in war ; Riding as art ; Horses in legend and culture ; The working horse ; Developing breeds and types -- Catalog of breeds and types. Heavy horses ; Lighter horses ; Ponies -- Care and management. A balanced diet ; Pasture management ; Stables and stable management ; Grooming and care ; Signs of good health ; Equine health

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