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PublisherGlobe Pequot Press, T.H.E.

ISBN-101592288936

ISBN-139781592288939

eBay Product ID (ePID)50476780

Product Key Features

Book TitleAmerica's Horses : a Celebration of the Horse Breeds Born in the U. S. A.

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicEquestrian, Animals / Horses, Horses, Life Sciences / Zoology / General

Publication Year2006

IllustratorYes

GenrePets, Nature, Sports & Recreation, Science

AuthorMoira C. Harris

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight32.2 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"Part photo essay and part reference manual, this book will appeal not only to specific breed aficionados, but also to anyone interested in a 'made-in-the-USA' product." --The Chronicle of the Horse "A rich, full-color salute . . . America's Horses gives a more thorough and informative look at U.S. horses than most breed books provide. This is a book for every horse lover."-- Horse Talk Magazine " America's Horses profiles the two dozen horse breeds that sprang up in the United States, from Colonial times to today. Check out beautiful pictures of Appaloosas, Quarter Horses, Morgans and many more breeds!"-- Young Rider, "These pages contain a wealth of information about the unassuming horses that evolved in hidden valleys and tepid swamplands throughout the vast New World."--"Equine Exchange" "Browsing through this book provides a fun evening, with facts you might not have known and beautiful pictures to enjoy."--"The American Quarter Horse Journal", "These pages contain a wealth of information about the unassuming horses that evolved in hidden valleys and tepid swamplands throughout the vast New World."-- Equine Exchange "Browsing through this book provides a fun evening, with facts you might not have known and beautiful pictures to enjoy."-- The American Quarter Horse Journal, "Part photo essay and part reference manual, this book will appeal not only to specific breed aficionados, but also to anyone interested in a 'made-in-the-USA' product."--The Chronicle of the Horse "A rich, full-color salute . . . America's Horses gives a more thorough and informative look at U.S. horses than most breed books provide. This is a book for every horse lover."--Horse Talk Magazine "America's Horses profiles the two dozen horse breeds that sprang up in the United States, from Colonial times to today. Check out beautiful pictures of Appaloosas, Quarter Horses, Morgans and many more breeds!"--Young Rider, Praise for Moira C. Harris's "Dressage by the Letter: " "This book describes what a veteran in dressage can tell newcomers to the sport."--"Dressage Today"

Photographed byLangrish, Bob

Dewey Decimal636.1/00973

SynopsisFrom the early days of exploration to the present, horses have been a vital part of American life. Whether working in the field, charging into battle, galloping toward the homestretch, or bringing home that first blue ribbon, their history has been intertwined with ours. America's Horses is a rich, full-color salute to our equine partners, ......, From the early days of exploration to the present, horses have been a vital part of American life. Whether working in the field, charging into battle, galloping toward the homestretch, or bringing home that first blue ribbon, their history has been intertwined with ours. America's Horses is a rich, full-color salute to our equine partners, profiling the two dozen breeds that originated in the United States. Moira C. Harris, editor of "Horse Illustrated "magazine, honors not only the great horses that worked shoulder-to-shoulder with American pioneers, but also today's hottest breeds. The book highlights the sport horses, the working horses, the ponies, and the wild ones, giving a comprehensive history of each. Here are the stories behind some of the most famous breeds, including the American Quarter Horse, the most popular equine on the planet; the Appaloosa, a colorful symbol of the West; and the Morgan, which traces back to a single, versatile New England stallion. Here also are the rarer finds, such as the Bashkir Curly, named for its distinctive coat; the beautifully colored American Cream Draft Horse (the only draft breed to originate in the U.S.); and the Azteca, with its Spanish ancestry. Fascinating facts are included in each chapter, including breed characteristics, comparable breeds from outside the U.S., famous or notable horses within the breed, and celebrity riders. Additionally, the book provides full listings of breed associations and American equestrian organizations. America's Horses gives a more thorough and informative look at U.S. horses than most breed books provide. Lushly illustrated with images by acclaimed equestrian photographer Bob Langrish, thisis a book for every horse lover., America's Horses is a rich, full-colour salute, profiling the two dozen breeds that originated in the United States. Moira C. Harris, editor of Horse Illustrated magazine, honours not only the great horses that worked shoulder-to-shoulder with American pioneers, but also today's hottest breeds. The book highlights the sport horses, the working horses, the ponies, and the wild ones, giving a comprehensive history of each. America's Horses gives a more thorough and informative look at U.S. horses than most breed books provide. Lushly illustrated with images by acclaimed equestrian photographer Bob Langrish, this is a book for every horse lover.