Horses: The Ultimate Treasury
John Woodward
Language: English
Pages: 160
ISBN: 1465418504
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
For every young horse fan who's ever dreamed of having his or her own pony, comes Horses: The Ultimate Treasury.
From wild horses and zebras to working horses like the Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, and the American Saddlebred, Hackney, and Missouri Fox Trotter, learn about horses from around the world and throughout history. Discover how horses evolved and were domesticated, read about the world of working horses in the nineteenth century, and meet the Spanish Riding School's snowy white stallions. Feature spreads provide details covering topics as diverse as famous horses in literature, heroic horses in battle, and stunt horses in Western movies. Breed profiles help identify readers' favorite types of horses, as well as a valuable introduction to the practicalities of horse care and riding lessons. Horses: The Ultimate Treasury an all-in-one, go-to companion for every horse lover.
the 1820s, a mysterious black-clad swordsman defends the rights of the people against their tyrannical rulers. His horse, Toronado, was played by a black Friesian stallion named Casey, who, according to his trainer, was “an exceptional animal actor.” Along with other horses used in the movie, he performs several dramatic stunts, such as climbing stairs and apparently jumping across rooftops, as his rider carries out daring rescue missions. Zorro’s horse, Toronado, was jet bla ck, so they
areas untouched—such as the legs and saddle area in this hunter clip. Two separate sponges should be kept: one to clean the eyes, nose, and muzzle, and one for the dock A final polish with a damp grooming rag will remove any remaining dirt Showing a pony If a pony is going to a show, it needs to look its best. Scissors can be used to trim the hair around the head and legs, and the mane can be “pulled” gently using a mane comb to pull out the longer hairs a few at a time. Some show classes
for hacking and non-competitive jumping, a general-purpose saddle and simple bridle are usually fine. A hard hat must be worn at all times Long sleeves protect arms Gloves help the rider grip the reins Noseband Riding clothes The essentials for any riding activity are a body protector and a hard riding hat or helmet. Even the most experienced rider can have an accident. Proper riding boots are far safer than shoes, and stretchy jodhpurs are more comfortable than regular pants. A pair of
painting—the colossal Bronze Age white horse carved on a hill at Uffington in southern England. Magic powers Some of the more fantastic mythical horses have extra legs or heads. In Ancient Norse mythology, the god Odin rode the eight-legged horse Sleipnir, which bore his rider to heaven and the land of the dead. Hindu mythology features the magical seven-headed flying horse Uchchaihshravas, the king of horses born from the churning of the cosmic ocean. Stars represent the constellation
is a handsome riding pony. Height 13–14.2 hands Colors Gray, black, bay, brown, dun Height Up to 13.2 hands Colors Any solid color 41 Native ponies Gypsyhorses Most vardos are painted in rich colors, with ornate decorations For hundreds of years, Gypsies traveled the roads of Europe in often beautifully carved and decorated horsedrawn living wagons known as vardos. They also used small two-wheeled carts drawn by light ponies. These horses and ponies were essential to their way of life, and