The complete reference to horse and pony breeds of the world.

This comprehensive roundup of the world's most important breeds will satisfy the curiosity of anyone who wants to learn more about the wide variety of shapes, sizes and qualities to be found within the species. An introductory section sets the horse in its evolutionary and historical context. Each breed, from the more familiar Shetland and Thoroughbred to the lesser known Nonius and Caspian, is described physically, with a history of its development and an account of its special features. Beautiful photographs of the horse at rest and in action illustrate the grace, beauty and attributes of each type.