The World of Horses takes a new look at one of the most beautiful and popular of all animals - the horse. Today, riding is a favourite sport, and many people enjoy watching competitions of all kinds. But for many thousands of years, the horse was more important as a working animal.

The book contains detailed sections on learning to ride and on how to groom and care for horses. It also traces the development of the horse from the wild creature of prehistoric times to the Camargue horse of today/ from the war horses of medieval times to heavy horses like the Shire; from the light-boned Arab to the elegant race horses that pass the finishing-post in record time. With its description of the different breeds, national and international events, jousts and rodeo, this book provides a unique insight into the world of one of our favourite animals.