<P>Part of a great new series of comprehensive and accessible encyclopedias on our favorite animals, this is your definitive guide to the horse. Discover the horse throughout history and culture, its uses, anatomy, appearance, and behavior, and take in a wealth of practical advice on how to choose and buy a horse, care, health, breeding, tack and equipment, riding and training, and competing. Succinct clear entries cover all the main breeds of horse (nearly 200), split into ponies, light horses, and heavy horses and organized by country. Helpful statistics and icons provide essential information at a glance.</P>