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"No other animal has captured people's imaginations or changed their lives as has the horse. Their grace, strength, and beauty have made horses sought after as well as useful. What would kings and queens, knights and conquistadores, cowboys and stagecoach drivers, or farmers have done without them? Breeding horses was Queen Elizabeth II's favorite hobby. In this informative book, Gail Gibbons relates some of the long history that horses and humans...

Describes the origins and history of the horse family, including extinct species, modern horses, zebras, and donkeys.

Introduces the very youngest readers to the exciting world of ponies, horses, and the people who ride and care for them.

Learn about feeding, grooming, pony first aid, and stable safety.

Presents an illustrated guide to horse care, describing the physical characteristics of horses, and covering general care, housing needs, food and water, possible disorders, foaling, tack, and clothing.

Presents information on the evolution and domestication of horses and surveys the world's various breeds.

"Information about horses for children learning to read"-- Provided by publisher.

Saddle up for a ride through the world of horses! What animal is the most fasci-neigh-ting? A horse, of course! Horse life: the ultimate guide to caring for and riding horses for kids teaches kids 8 to 12 all the basics of equine care--from anatomy to housing to bathing to feeding. You'll find plenty of knowledge to harness, whether you're just starting out or already have a horse of your own! Brush up on grooming techniques and learn about all the...

Presents the story of the famous racing thoroughbred that was named greatest horse of the twentieth century.