The Horse Encyclopedia

《马类百科全书》以视觉方式庆祝了所有马的事物，其中包含所有主要公认的马和小马品种和类型的完整插图目录。

来自世界各地的马品种的精美照片附有每匹马的特征和起源的描述。 对马的进化和解剖学以及它在历史、艺术和文化中的地位进行了引人入胜的介绍。 这本内容丰富的百科全书还提供有关马匹护理的专家建议，包括喂养和美容以及马匹健康。 DK 的马百科全书在一本令人眼花缭乱的书中囊括了有关马和小马的一切内容。

在《马百科全书》的页面中，您可以找到：

- 市场上详细的马匹百科全书，包括国家马术协会认可的主要马匹和小马品种。

- 每个品种都有精美的照片，使其设计在所有竞争中脱颖而出。

- 概述马的进化、其解剖结构及其在历史、艺术和文化中的地位。

- 关于马匹饲养、喂养、美容和护理的专家护理建议。

- 有名品种或个别马匹、马主、骑手或饲养员的面板。

马在大约 6000 年前初次被驯化，很快就成为人类的无价之宝。 他们拉战车和犁，成为运输和战争的需要品。 在这本内容详细的书中，您将发现来自世界各地的品种，从祖先携带链甲骑士参加战斗的雄伟夏尔马，到奔跑如风的纯种马，以及能够执行精致盛装舞步（如他们在比赛中的坎普里奥尔）的利比扎纳马。 跳跃时四脚均离地。

马百科全书提供了每个品种的简明细节，包括其起源和解剖结构，以及诸如秘书处这样的有名人物，它被广泛认为是伟大的赛马之一。 这本令人眼花缭乱的指南还包括有关马匹护理、喂养和美容以及马匹健康的专家建议，使其成为送给所有骑马者和马术爱好者的真正美妙的礼物。

A visual celebration of all things equine, The Horse Encyclopedia has a fully illustrated catalogue of all the major recognized horse and pony breeds and types.

Gorgeous photographs of horse breeds from around the world are accompanied by descriptions of the characteristics and origins of each horse. There's a fascinating introduction to the evolution and anatomy of the horse and to its place in history, art, and culture. This lavish encyclopedia also gives expert advice on horse care, including feeding and grooming, and horse health. DK's The Horse Encyclopedia has everything about horses and ponies in one dazzling volume.

Inside the pages of The Horse Encyclopedia you can expect to find:

- The most comprehensive horse encyclopedia on the market, including the major horse and pony breeds recognized by national horse societies.

- Each breed is beautifully photographed, allowing the design to set it apart from all the competition.

- An overview of the evolution of the horse, its anatomy, and its place in history, art, and culture.

- Expert care advice on keeping, feeding, grooming, and caring for horses.

- Panels on famous breeds, or individual horses, owners, riders, or breeders.

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 comprehensive 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.