Knowing Horses

Get to the Heart of the Horse

Even if you’ve loved horses your entire life, there’s always more to discover. This informative compendium of all things equine answers hundred of questions about behavior, physiology, breed characteristics, training, sporting events, and the long-standing relationship between humans and horses.

DID YOU KNOW…?

• Horses usually buck and rear out of pain or fear, not to misbehave. (page 59)
• Genetically, there is no such thing as an albino horse. (page 7)
• From a standstill, a mule can jump kangaroo-like over a wooden bar five feet high. (page 13)
• Only 11 horses have won the Triple Crown in its 130 year history. (page 143)