Shares information on over one hundred horse breeds, including light horses, ponies, and heavy horses. This book takes a trip around the world, visiting more than 140 breeds of horses and [ponies] in their habitats. It explores their history, looks at their unique characteristics, and examines thier adaptations to their environment. This is an essential book for every horse-owner and horse-lover.

Includes index.

Light horses: Feral horses -- Hotbloods -- The ancient world -- Warmbloods -- Tacking up -- Western riding -- Breeds and stud books -- Stock horses -- Ponies: Miniature horses -- Heavy horses: Horses at war -- Care of horses.