This book provides comprehensive coverage of the breeds of horses to be found throughout the world. There is a full colour illustration and a text description of over 75 famous breeds, and of the other equine species (Ass and Zebra). In addiion, all the important breeds are listed under their countries of origin, and brief entries are provided on those not featured in the main text. With a glossary of technical terms, a diagram of the points of the horse, and a full index. the book offers a mass of information, yet in a format ideal to be carried around to shows for quick identification of breeds.