Learn why horses flatten back their ears, how a blacksmith shoes a horse, how horses have been used in wartime, and how a horse's teeth show its age. Discover why a zebra has stripes, which wild asses are now extinct, what a Roman horseshoe looked like, the difference between an English and a Western saddle, what makes horses race, and much, much more. Includes a CD-ROM of clip art.

Discusses the evolution of horses and describes today's breeds.

"This encyclopedia highlights 20 different horses. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult horses and foals, readers learn about the history, the appearance, and the training of various horse breeds." -- Amazon.

Lively and wide-ranging text together with colorful, clearly labeled illustrations make this an indispensable guide to horses and horse riding. Aspiring riders will find a wealth of in-depth information, from the history of horses to a close-up look inside a riding school. Perfect for all horse and pony enthusiasts! Aspiring riders will find a wealth of in-depth information, from the history of horses to a close-up look inside a riding school. Features...

Humorous and informative, Why Can't Horses Burp? is full of fun facts and little-known tidbits about your favorite equine companions. Find answers to everything you've ever wondered about horses in this latest addition to the Curious Questions About Your Favorite Pets series. Can all horses be racehorses? Why do horses wear shoes? And what's the difference between a horse and a pony, anyway? A zoologist explains all of these, and more. Whether you...

Provides in-depth information about an international collection of horses and ponies and gives children all the practical information they need to identify a horse or pony.