The ultimate miscellany for anyone with an equine interest, this is an informative gallop through everything to do with the horse: evolution, history, biology, grooming, the Wild West, hacking, competing, working, breeds, all gathered into a gallery of essential facts, lists, top 10s and fascinating trivia. Whether your interest is in keeping a horse or simply the beauty of these magnificent animals, this book will provide hours of entertainment. The Horse is filled with short, digestible entries on every aspect of the horse’s biology and history, as well as its importance to humankind in work, leisure and sport. Open the book at any page and you’ll find a wealth of knowledge.