A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major international breeds of domestic horses.

First published in 1992. "New edition"--Cover. Includes index.

The horse family -- Horse evolution -- Big bones -- Super senses -- Mares and foals -- Wild asses -- Seeing stripes -- Ancient ancestors -- Horses in history -- Donkey work -- Mules and hinnies -- New shoes -- Bits and pieces -- Exploring by horse -- To the Americas -- Running wild -- Horses of the world -- Other breeds and colours -- War horses -- The age of chivalry -- Traveling by horse -- Horse-drawn vehicles -- Heavy horses -- Horse power -- Light draft work -- North American horses -- Sporting horses -- Horseplay -- Useful ponies -- Did you know? -- Identifying breeds.