Horse Color Explored: Over 150 Breeds, Types, and Variations Contributor(s): Kurskaya, Vera (Author), Prochazka, Michal (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1570767319 ISBN-13: 9781570767319 Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Pets | Horses - Sports & Recreation | Equestrian |
Dewey: 636.108 |
LCCN: 2016024680 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.6" W x 9.5" (0.90 lbs) 172 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Everyone stops and stares at a horse with a beautiful or unusual color. So striking are the variations of bay, gray, chestnut, black, solid, and spotted that many people breed for specific combinations. This has led to a marked increase in international interest in the study of horse color genetics--as well as a need for an easy-to-use reference suitable for the layperson who also wants to understand the science behind it all. In these pages, horsewoman and genetics specialist Vera Kurskaya puts forward a guide that aims to not only provide basic information about horse color appropriate for a general audience, but also explore the specifics of inheritance and recent color genetics research certain to inform serious aficionados worldwide. With 200+ color photographs in handy reference sections throughout, as well as an in-depth look at special hair features, the evolution of horse color, and the effect of color on performance, fertility, and character, Horse Color Explored is a fascinating and valuable resource for the modern horseperson. |