A Concise Guide to Horses马

书籍目录

INTRODUCTION　Horses in Myth and LegendDEVELOPMENT OF THE  HORSE  The History of the Horse　Breeds and Types  Colours and Markings  Horses in Sport and LeisurePONIES  Basuto   Nooitgedachter   Manipuri  Sumba and Sumbawa  Mongolian   Australian Pony 34   Konik   Caspian   Galiceno   American Shetland   American Walking Pony  Rocky Mountain   Pony of the Americas   Haflinger  Dales   Dartmoor  ……LIGHT HORSESHEAVY HORSESTYPES GLOSSARY

作者简介

The horse has existed for millions of years and has played an important part in the progress of the human race. When man learned to ride he was transformed into a powerful being, able to see farther, move faster, and cover long distances more easily.The human power of reasoning combined with the horse's endurance and mobility made a formidable partnership   and since the horse lived in herds it found living with people easy and responded well to being domesticated. Over the years its contribution to our lives has been invaluable; it has provided transportation for both goods and people, as well as milk, meat and hides, and needs little in return. Horses can forage for their own food, will eat whatever is available, and can adapt to extremes of temperature and environment.   Aside from such practicalities, the horse is a beautiful animal and to watch the partnership of a good horse and rider is to see human and animal working as one. Anyone who has been lucky enough to see the famous Lipizzaners performing at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna will agree that it is a truly breathtaking experience. A well schooled horse seems to anticipate what is required before it is asked for, and many horses learn to carry out basic tasks even without any input delivery horses, for instance, soon learn where to stop on a regular round.

 A Concise Guide to Horses马下载