The Horse: Passion, Beauty, Splendor, Strength

by Elaine Walker, Philip de Ste. Croix (Editor), Sue Pressley (Design)

Horses are among the most treasured creatures, not only for their long-standing partnership with man, but their strength, beauty, and spirit. This beautiful book gets right to the heart of these stunning animals, exploring everything from their behavior within a herd, to the myths and legends we associate with them, and their striking physicality. It concludes with sections on their varied colors and markings, and a charming chapter on their foals. Showcasing a wide variety of horses and ponies from around the world within their natural environments, this book is an eye-catching compendium for horse lovers of any background.

Genres: Nonfiction, Horses

224 pages, Hardcover

First published June 13, 2014

About the author

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Elaine Walker is a writer and consultant on the horse in cultural history. Her books include Horse (Reaktion), which was chosen for translation into Arabic by the Kalima Project. "To Amaze the People with Pleasure and Delight": The Horsemanship Manuals of William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle, (Xenophon) began life as her PhD thesis and she has given several presentations on Newcastle's method in his riding house at Bolsover Castle. She has worked on projects for the Royal Historic Palaces Commission, the Royal Armouries, English Heritage, and Royal Mail, among others.

Reviews

[Kathleen Messmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned so much more than I believed possible. As a photographer, I wondered about certain behaviors, but had no explanation whatsoever as to why they behave the way they do. I had several Ah ha! moments with this book. Everyone who wants to work with horses needs to read it.

[LeAnne Franke · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEAUTIFUL! Amazing photography with stories, facts, and thoughts on one of God's most amazing creatures ❤️

[Tess H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book it was awesome!! The pictures are totally beautiful. I love love horses they are the best.<3<3 The author did a great job making this book. amazing!!!!!!!!

[Julie Davids · Rating 5 out of 5]

A+: Nonfiction

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book about the splendor and unique beauty of horses, both wild and domestic. It contained so much interesting information about the history of horses, and the various breeds. Being a horse lover and owner, I especially appreciated this book, which was a lovely Christmas present from my Mom. This book was not only full of information, but it contained some of the most beautiful photos of horses that I have ever seen. This book will not be put away in my library, but rather left out on display for all who come to my home to enjoy.