Equestrian and lifestyle writer O'Shea-Evans's (Alpine Style) breathtakingly beautiful book about horses pairs her prose about equines from around the world with vivid images from multiple photographers (who are credited at the back of the book). She writes of the different breeds of horses including Thoroughbreds, Tennessee Walking Horses, and Standardbreds; horses of the American West that are trained for rodeos; racehorses; show horses; polo ponies; and racing stables. O'Shea-Evans puts horses and horse culture in historical perspective with quotes from the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, and Winston Churchill. The book also includes "A Horse Girl's Illustrated Dictionary," which is a compilation of the wide variety of breeds such as American Cream, Hackney, and Friesian. The foreword is written by author India Hicks (a granddaughter of Lord Mountbatten), whom O'Shea-Evans dubs "the ultimate horse girl." VERDICT Horse lovers will relish this attractive book. It will be of interest to both readers who want to learn more about horses and those who are experienced riders, owners, and trainers of equines.