Approximately 400 entries make up this volume, an encyclopedia of horse breeds that includes foundation and extant breeds from around the world. Entries include origin and background, size, appearance, chief use, and rare or common status. Because information was obtained from authorities around the world, the volume contains new data not presented in other books. This paperback edition has an updated list of associations and government departments. Many b&w and color illustrations are included. Information on domestication, breeding, foaling, feeding, training, riding, grooming, and other aspects of handling has been excluded. Hendricks has bred and raised horses for many years and organized the American Buckskin Horse Registry and the International Buckskin Horse Registry. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)