On the pages of this colorful book, an amazing world of thoroughbred riding horses, Arabian racers, powerful Shire horses, and Vladimir heavy draft horses, charming Falabellas, and Shetland ponies will unfold before you. For several millennia, representatives of various horse breeds have lived alongside humans, sharing the burdens of labor and the hardships of battle, the joy of celebrations, and the excitement of competitions. They inspire with their beauty and grace, astonish with their speed, strength, and endurance. How has the bond between humans and these noble and loyal creatures remained unbroken over the centuries, despite all the achievements of scientific and technological progress? This publication will help you find answers to this and many other questions related to the specialization of horses, the diversity of their types and groups, the characteristics of their coats and gaits, their nature and temperament, as well as racing and working qualities. And in hundreds of spectacular photographs, you will be able to observe the untamed mustangs, swift Akhal-Tekes, obedient Andalusians, good-natured Lusitanos, enormous Percherons, enduring Shagya-Arabs, fashionable Orlov trotters, and representatives of many other breeds from impressive angles.
All the diversity and beauty of the horse world – in one publication!