After an introduction which sets the horse in its historical context, the two main divisions of the book cover horses and ponies. From the more familiar Thoroughbred and the Shetland pony to the less well-known Nonius and Caspian, each breed's entry comprises a physical description and a history of its development. Beautiful photographs of thehorse illustrate the attributes of each breed. The concluding chapter on Types includes some of the world's more exotic horses and ponies. With over 300 photographs, this is an attractive and definitive reference guide to the major breeds of this most fascinating of animals.