| Author: | Jill Greenberg |
Best known for her amazingly anthropomorphic and affectionate portraits of monkeys and bears, Jill Greenberg turns her lens to horses for her new photographic collection. This is the perfect gift for every horse lover. In this beautifully conceived volume, Jill Greenberg captures the powerful, romantic, and enigmatic nature o... read more
| Author: | Bob Tabor |
The photographs in this book reflect Bob Tabor's unique intimacy with horses. Each portrait combines the inner strength, spirit and gentle power of nature's most beautiful athlete. Only natural light is used to illuminate every muscle, every hair, every sinew, as Bob's aim was to meet his subjects on their own terms. In turn,... read more
| Author: | Luca Paparelli |
Certain to inspire unbridled pleasure in horse lovers, this gorgeously photographed volume celebrates 50 breeds and equestrian culture around the globe. From the ancient traditions of the Palio di Siena, snow polo in St. Moritz, the Riding School of Vienna, and the Olympia Horse Show in London to rodeos in the US, the Litang ... read more
| Author: | Alistair Broooks |
The world can be divided between Horse Humans and the rest, just as it can be divided, for example, between those who love cricket and the rest of humanity who have not the remotest interest in the game. Yet there is so much within the pages of this book that is of general interest - controversial, practical, historical, phil... read more
| Author: | Rachel Barnes |
Gillian's pick... (Art) The fascinating history of humanity's bond with the horse is spectacularly brought to life in this beautifully illustrated volume. With over 100 giant images from the extraordinary Parthenon Frieze to the thoroughbred portraits of Stubbs; and from the enigmatic paintings of Edgar Degas to the conte... read more
| Author: | Marty Becker |
Whether you live to ride or just admire horses, you'll get the inside track on all things equine in this must-read compendium. From breeding and behaviour to medical tips and trivia, plus historical and contemporary facts, you really can't do without this book. *How long does it take a foal to learn to stand? *What's the diff... read more
| Author: | Elwyn Hartley Edwards |
Discover everything you need to know about horses in this updated guide from equestrian expert Elwyn Hartley Edwards. Get up close to 150 of the world's most famous horse and pony breeds and find out what makes each one special. Explore the evolution of these amazing creatures, from their origins to their contribution to our ... read more
| Author: | Samantha Johnson |
This book, with profiles of one hundred horse, pony, and draft breeds, is the most comprehensive field guide to horses ever published. Illustrated throughout with fine colour photographs, the profiles detail the characteristics and unique aspects of each breed; they also include brief histories and explain distinctions in equ... read more
| Author: | Monty Roberts |
If you have ever wanted to know how to get a horse into a trailer, how to deal with a bucking horse, how to walk your horse through water or how to handle a two-month old foal, then you need look no further than "Ask Monty". In this book, Monty Roberts, lifelong horse trainer and bestselling author of "The Man Who Listens to ... read more
| Author: | Susana Cottica |
Ranging from the ancient traditions of the Palio di Siena to the magnificent displays of the Cadre Noir, from the agile and graceful Arab steeds to docile ponies and wild Przevalski's horses, through the important international equestrian events, this book explores the world of horses, in a sympathetic homage to one of Man's ... read more
| Author: | Heather Dunphy |
Horses and humans have shared a strong bond for over 5000 years, and this relationship continues today, with millions of people across the world owning or working with horses. The Secret Language of Horses is the book equivalent of feed, stable, and exercise - providing all the basics for horse health and happiness. But it a... read more
| Author: | Fabio Petroni |
Fabio Petroni has loved horses ever since childhood-and inspired by a painting of Rembrandt, he has produced an exceptional and distinctive series of equine photos unlike any other. His clever use of light, a skill gained from Petroni's long experience as a still-life and portrait photographer, enabled him to create extremely... read more
| Series: | Pocket Eyewitness |
Get fast facts at your fingertips with "DK Pocket Eyewitness Horses", packed with bite-sized chunks of information on horses and ponies that will encourage and inform even the most reluctant students. Saddle up and learn about the many different colours and markings horses can have, discover how the equine family has develope... read more
