The horse encyclopedia. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Elwyn Hartley Edwards.
• Authors: Hartley Edwards, Elwyn, 1927-2007
• Other Names: Hartley Edwards, Elwyn, 1927-2007; Hartley Edwards, Elwyn, 1927-2007
• Contents: Introduction to horses. The horse family ; Asses, donkeys, mules, and hinnies ; The skeleton ; Muscle structure ; Gaits ; Body systems ; Markings and coat colors ; The senses ; Behavior and communication ; Reproduction -- Horses and humans. Domestication ; The horse in war ; Riding as art ; Horses in legend and culture ; The working horse ; Developing breeds and types -- Catalog of breeds and types. Heavy horses ; Lighter horses ; Ponies -- Care and management. A balanced diet ; Pasture management ; Stables and stable management ; Grooming and care ; Signs of good health ; Equine health.
• Publisher Details: New York, New York : DK Publishing
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 636.1003; REFERENCE / Encyclopedias; Horses -- Encyclopedias; Horse breeds -- Encyclopedias; Horsemanship -- Encyclopedias; Horse breeds; Horsemanship; Horses; Horses -- Encyclopedias; PETS / Horses; Electronic books; Encyclopedias; Encyclopedias
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1465456104; 9781465456106; 9780241281420; 0241281423
• Related ISBNs: 1465451439; 0241249783; 9781465451439
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.