Storey's Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia: An English & Western A-To-Z Guide

by Lisa Hiley and Deborah Burns

Book Overview

The horse world has many different "arenas," and even many professionals don't know the terms used outside their areas of expertise. Here, finally in one place, is a complete guide to everything horse-related - a guide that will be equally useful to a seasoned professional, a novice equestrian, and someone who just wants to know everything there is to know about horses. This hefty, fully illustrated, A-to-Z compendium is an indispensable answer book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580173179
• ISBN13: 9781580173179
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Storey Books
• Length: 471 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Terrifc book!

This is a very comprehensive encyclopedia, covering much more than merely equine terminology. The book is filled with information on topics such as equine care and handling, ailments/symptoms and how to address them, equine nutrition, plants that are poisonous to horses, horse anatomy, aspects of showmanship, how to choose an instructor and much much more -- topics too extensive to mention all of them here. You can't go wrong with this book.

A true horse Encyclopedia

This is the best reference horse book i've ever seen. The detail is in every page. I would say this is the only horse reference book you would ever need. Worth Every Penny Spent!

A comprehensive, A to Z encyclopedia of horses

Horse lovers and owners should have the Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia as a home mainstay, while public libraries located anywhere near a rural area should have the Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia on their reference shelf. This is a comprehensive, A to Z encyclopedia of horses, from breeds and horse care to stable lore, and provides all kinds of details on everything from caring for hooves to performance and rodeo competition training. Small photos and diagrams throughout make for an excellent, basic handbook on the horse.

An excellant choice

A very comprehensive book, with about 500 pages and tons of information. The definitions are a little short, but they get to the point and when more information is needed it can usually be found. After only a few minutes with the book, i found that everything is cross-referenced and easy to find. I had picked this up as an impulse buy, but don't regret it in the least. The articles (when they are detailed) are very unbiased (for example- an equal comparison between English and western riding styles... not a very common find.) This book is perfect for both the new rider and experienced horse owner.

Very Good!

This book covered so much about horses!! Being a begginer I didnt know a lot about horses but when I got this book I learned so much! My instructor was so surprized and happy! Anyone who wants to know anything about horses should buy this book!