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DK Smithsonian Handbooks
Horses
Large novel size softcover as seen, vg. We ship worldwide from San Francisco bay area.
256 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1993
About the author
Elwyn Hartley Edwards
69 books6 followersCaptain Elwyn Hartley Edwards, MC, was an equestrian writer and editor, born on 17 April 1927 on a boat between India and Britain, and his birth recorded in North Wales. He died on 9 December 2007, aged 80.
Elwyn Edwards was the editor of Riding magazine for 18 years. And the consultant editor for Horse & Hound for five years, he also served as a regional chairman of the British Horse Society and as a member of the BHS council, receiving the society's Award of Merit in 1993. He was also a vice-president of the Riding for the Disabled Association and vice-patron of the Horse and Pony Protection Association.
He used to regularly judge horse shows in the UK. He had written more than 30 books on horse-related subjects and was an authority on lorinery and saddlery
Elwyn Edwards was the editor of Riding magazine for 18 years. And the consultant editor for Horse & Hound for five years, he also served as a regional chairman of the British Horse Society and as a member of the BHS council, receiving the society's Award of Merit in 1993. He was also a vice-president of the Riding for the Disabled Association and vice-patron of the Horse and Pony Protection Association.
He used to regularly judge horse shows in the UK. He had written more than 30 books on horse-related subjects and was an authority on lorinery and saddlery
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August 2, 2011
I have actually read every word in this book but that is why they call me horse crazy. Gives a small exerpt about each breed.
September 2, 2020
What we needed in a small size for easily transporting when traveling. Excellent source for horses, their history & their breeds.
September 27, 2022
I read this one for work to try to reacquaint myself with all of the horse breeds. I didn’t realize that there are so many obscure breeds! The information was factual and the images are good.
February 16, 2018
This book so good anyone wants to meet this usage so read it to me it's literally amazing
December 13, 2022
was a good book with a lot of information I just wish the font was bigger
August 30, 2024
This book was amazing I personally loved it. I loved the facts a pictures of different horses in this book I couldn’t stop reading it. I recommend this book 100% in specially if you love horses.
July 29, 2011
I loved this version. I'd always take it with me on vacation and try to spot the various breeds in feilds as we drove by.
May 26, 2015
Excellent basic guide to horse breeds...many interesting details and a plethora of information!
December 19, 2019
The perfect guide to horse identification, history, riding and care. A must have if you like them, and it's always a pleasure to peruse!
Shelved as '600-699-applied-science'
November 18, 2019636.1
January 23, 2013
lots of good information
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