Author : Dan Phillip Sponenberg
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,89 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Nature
ISBN :
This fascinating book provides a single, comprehensive and standardized system to describe and classify, for the first time, all colors and patterns of the world's horses. Some 187 full-color photos illustrate every color and pattern, even the extremely rare ones. The authors discuss the scientific evidence available for linking colors and patterns to other traits such as long and short distance speed, athletic ability, hardiness, endurance and fertility.
Author : Vera Kurskaya
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 18,46 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781570767319
Everyone stops and stares at a horse with a beautiful or unusual color. So striking are the variations of bay, gray, chestnut, black, solid, and spotted that many people breed for specific combinations. This has led to a marked increase in international interest in the study of horse color genetics--as well as a need for an easy-to-use reference suitable for the layperson who also wants to understand the science behind it all. In these pages, horsewoman and genetics specialist Vera Kurskaya puts forward a guide that aims to not only provide basic information about horse color appropriate for a general audience, but also explore the specifics of inheritance and recent color genetics research certain to inform serious aficionados worldwide. With 200+ color photographs in handy reference sections throughout, as well as an in-depth look at special hair features, the evolution of horse color, and the effect of color onperformance, fertility, and character,Horse Color Explored is a fascinating and valuable resource for the modern horseperson.
Author : Jeanette Gower
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 25,69 MB
Release : 2021-10-18
Category : Pets
ISBN :
Few people are more concerned with pedigree than racehorse breeders. But many breeders leave coat color and markings to chance because working out the probabilities seems daunting and complex. Jeanette Gower is here to help. In this clear and practical guide, she lays out the principles of color inheritance so that breeders and riders can finally understand them. With plenty of color photos, detailed diagrams, and charts describing inheritance patterns, Horse Color Explained offers carefully researched information on: Rare colors White markings Patterns Coat-color changes Paint-Horse genetics Mating outcomes and responsible breeding practices. Whether you’re a breeder, rider, or just a horse lover, Horse Color Explained offers expertise that is sure to enrich your appreciation of the art of racehorse breeding.
Author : John Green
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 36,74 MB
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 048645178X
Colorists and horse lovers of all ages will treasure this splendid tribute to horses of the world. Illustrator John Green, a specialist in realistic depictions of animals, excels at drawing horses. This collection of his best equine images features draft animals as well as sporting creatures — thoroughbreds, mavericks, coach horses, show horses, polo ponies, and many other magnificent steeds. Informative captions offer accurate background information on each image.
Author : James D. Squires
Publisher : Public Affairs
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 31,86 MB
Release : 2003-04-03
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1586481800
Squires takes a rollicking look at the pomp, arrogance, passion, and avarice that drive both man and horse in the most exciting two minutes in sports. Photos.
Author : Lesli Kathman
Publisher :
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 42,56 MB
Release : 2014-07-11
Category :
ISBN : 9780990475910
Color has fascinated horse lovers for centuries, and the story of the formation of the different breeds is closely tied to the subject of color. The Equine Tapestry explores the role color has played, both from a historical perspective and in changing trends of the modern horse world. Combining a modern understanding of genetics with a wealth of historical documentation, this series gives a more complete picture of the founding of the different breeds and shows how this relates to the unusual colors popular in the present day. An Introduction to Colors and Patterns opens the series with a look at the different colors and patterns, giving detailed explanations written in plain English. Full color photos and illustrations are used throughout to enhance the text.
Author : Ben K. Green
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,38 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Horse breeds
ISBN : 9780878424375
As a young boy working in a livery stable, Ben Green realized that people preferred horses of different colors for different reasons. Green decided that if a horse's color had anything to do with its stamina, intelligence, or soundness, he wanted to learn
Author : George Toufexis
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 32,10 MB
Release : 2014-10-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 0486793842
From wild horses to thoroughbreds, these 46 portraits form a splendid gallery of images. The full-page pictures feature numbers corresponding to a coloring key, providing a guide to perfect shading and realistic effects.
Author : Vera Kurskaya
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 49,48 MB
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1570768560
Everyone stops and stares at a horse with a beautiful or unusual color. So striking are the variations of bay, gray, chestnut, black, solid, and spotted that many people breed for specific combinations. This has led to a marked increase in international interest in the study of horse color genetics—as well as a need for an easy-to-use reference suitable for the layperson who also wants to understand the science behind it all. In these pages, horsewoman and genetics specialist Vera Kurskaya puts forward a guide that aims to not only provide basic information about horse color appropriate for a general audience, but also explore the specifics of inheritance and recent color genetics research certain to inform serious aficionados worldwide. With 200+ color photographs in handy reference sections throughout, as well as an in-depth look at special hair features, the evolution of horse color, and the effect of color on performance, fertility, and character, Horse Color Explored is a fascinating and valuable resource for the modern horseperson.
Author : Nancy Marie Brown
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,21 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811707046
After several visits to study Icelandic sagas, Nancy Brown returns to Iceland to search for the perfect Icelandic horse, one she can bring back to her Pennsylvania farm and make her own. To do so, she must become part of the country's tightly knit horse-breeding community, which can be wary of outsiders and extremely protective of the world-famous breed. In this clear-eyed, evocative account set against Iceland's austere and majestic landscape, she describes what makes Icelandic horses and their owners so distinctive. She also discovers her limitations as a horsewoman and learns much about what she is looking for-in a horse and in her life.
