| Horse Breeds of North America: The Pocket Guide to 96 Essential Breeds Contributor(s): Dutson, Judith (Author) |
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ISBN: 158017650X ISBN-13: 9781580176507 Publisher: Storey Publishing OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: A Pocket Full of Horses. North American horses come in all sizes, shapes and colors. Whether popular and well known or rare and obscure, each breed has unique characteristics, behavior and history. This fun pocket handbook celebrates the qualities of 96 breeds, from the sleek beauty of elite racehorses and the stoic power of draft horses to the easy glide of gaited pleasure horses. With fascinating facts and full-color portraits, here is a perfect reference anytime, anywhere. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Horses - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals |
| Dewey: 636.1 |
| LCCN: 2006013882 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 4.3" W x 5.9" (0.55 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An amazing variety of horse breeds roam North America's vast and geographically diverse landscape. This detailed portable handbook celebrates the unique qualities of 96 regional breeds, from the sleek muscles of racing thoroughbreds and the stoic power of draft horses to the easy gait of pleasure horses at your local farm. Fascinating facts about each horse breed's size, talents, and suitability for various types of work are accompanied by full-color photographs in this fun and informative reference guide. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dutson, Judith: - Judith Dutson owns and operates Horsefeather Farm, a care facility for horses recovering from surgery or illness, in Plain City, Ohio. She is also a research assistant in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department at Ohio State University. Dutson holds a master's degree in behavior genetics from the University of Connecticut. She is the author of Horse Breeds of North America and Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America. |