从小马匹到沉重的吃水马匹和快速的纯种马，探索这种有助于塑造人类历史的贵族动物的历史和种类。
《马百科全书》是马匹世界上令人惊叹的庆祝活动，是一本有关马匹和小马的完整插图，书中包含150多个品种和类型，其中包括所有被国家马会认可的品种。
大约6000年前首次驯化，马很快对人类变得无价。他们拉着战车和犁，成为运输和战争必不可少的。在这本全面的书中，您将发现世界各地的犬种，从强壮的夏尔郡（其祖先在链甲中载着骑士参加战斗）到纯种的犬种像风一样奔跑，以及可以执行精美盛装舞步运动的Lipizzanas，例如他们的山羊角四只脚离开地面跳。
《马百科全书》详细介绍了每个品种，包括其起源和解剖结构，以及著名的人物，例如秘书处，后者被广泛认为是最伟大的赛马之一。
这份令人眼花乱的指南还包括有关马匹护理，喂养和修饰以及马匹健康的专家建议，这对于所有骑马者和马术爱好者来说都是一份真正的绝妙礼物。
From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history.
A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies.
First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and ploughs, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensve volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind, and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground.
The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all.
This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.
