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Horse Breeds of North America

The Pocket Guide to 96 Essential Breeds

Judith Dutson
5
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Pages
208
Year
2012
Language
English

About

An amazing variety of horse breeds roam North America's vast and geographically diverse landscape. This detailed portable handbook celebrates the unique qualities of 96 regional breeds, from the sleek muscles of racing thoroughbreds and the stoic power of draft horses to the easy gait of pleasure horses at your local farm. Fascinating facts about each horse breed's size, talents, and suitability for various types of work are accompanied by full-color photographs in this fun and informative reference guide. Judith Dutson owns and operates Horsefeather Farm, a care facility for horses recovering from surgery or illness, in Plain City, Ohio. She is also a research assistant in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department at Ohio State University. Dutson holds a master's degree in behavior genetics from the University of Connecticut. She is the author of Horse Breeds of North America and Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America.

 
Picture-Perfect Reference



North American horses come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. Whether popular and well-known or rare and obscure, each breed is unique in its characteristics, behavior, and history. This fun pocket handbook celebrates the qualities of 96 breeds with fascinating facts and full-color portraits.
"If you're a horse lover, you'll want a copy of this little gem on your bookshelf."Washington Post

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