The Book about the Horse. A Handbook for Breeders, Horse Keepers, Horse Owners, and Horse Lovers

The reissue of the famous work by Prince S.P. Urusov contains extensive material on horse breeding, horseback riding, and carriage driving; on breeds known in pre-revolutionary Russia, the structure and conformation of the horse, feeding regime, stable design, harnesses, carriages, and equipment; on how to select, breed, and care for sports and working horses, their training and regimen; on rider training, the use of riding horses in harness and working horses under saddle, and horse treatment. The language is adapted to modern standards. Over 1000 illustrations and photographs.