A lavish look at the
world’s most adorable breeds of horses. Although Miniature
Horses and Shetland Ponies are smallest of all the equines, the
enthusiasm of their owners and other fans is gigantic. And with good
reason: Minis and Shetlands are as versatile as they are cuddly, found
in backyards and indoors where they make perfect pets, and in the show
arena where they are as fiercely competitive as equines ten times their
size.
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This book, a
celebration of the Mini and the Shetland, begins with a brief history
of the breeds in this country with a fascinating look at influential
horses and breeders and the continuing growth of the breeds’
popularity. Owners and other devotees share delightful stories about
their bond with their pets through “member of the
family” anecdotes. How the small equines excel in the show
ring focuses on their riding, driving, and breed classes. |
“Heartwarming”
is the
word for the work they do as companion and therapy partners of
physically and emotionally challenged humans (case in point: Minis have
made trainable and dependably guiding eyes for the blind).
Profusely illustrated, The Big Book
of Small Equines will captivate every horse-lover the way
that Minis and Shetlands have captivated the horse world. 150 color
illustrations. .
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The Big Book of Small
Equines
A Celebration of Miniature Horses and Shetland Ponies
by Johnny Robb and Jan Westmark
Skyhorse Publishing, 2009
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