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Comprehensively written, with over 1,200 full-color photographs, Complete Handbook of Horses and Horse Riding is an indispensable volume organized in five sections covering all aspects of horses, riding and horse care. Breeds of the World This is an illustrated guide to over 90 breeds and types of horse and pony. Each animal is described in context, with sections on its history and the evolution of its equine behavior. Horse and Pony Care All aspects of stable management and general care are covered, from bedding, feeding and watering to exercise and grooming, including plaiting, clipping and shoeing. There is also a section on health and basic first aid, to ensure that your horse is kept fit and in prime condition.