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The horse : the epic history of our noble companion / Wendy Williams.

by Williams, Wendy, 1950-

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HarperCollins Canada, c2015.

Horses -- History.

Horses -- Evolution.

Human-animal relationships.

9781443417853 (hc., HarperCollins Canada ed.)

9780374224400 (hc., Scientific American / Farrar, Straus and Giroux USA ed.)

304 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-285) and index.

"Horses have a story to tell, one of resilience, sociability, and intelligence, and of partnership with human beings. Jjournalist and equestrienne Wendy Williams brings that story to life. She chronicles the 56-million-year journey of horses as she explores what our biological affinities and differences can tell us about the bond between horses and humans, and what our longtime companion might think and feel. Recent scientific breakthroughs regarding the social and cognitive capacities of the horse and his ability to adapt to changing ecosystems indicate that this animal is a major evolutionary triumph. The course that leads to our modern Equus -- from the protohorse to the Dutch Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, and cow ponies of the twenty-first century. Magnificent ancient cave art in France and Spain signals a deep respect and admiration for horses well before they were domesticated. The author visits the mountains of Wyoming with experts in equine behavior to understand the dynamics of free-roaming mustangs; witnesses the fluid gracefulness of the famous Lipizzans of Vienna; contemplates what life is like for the sure-footed, mustachioed Garrano horses who thrive on the rugged terrain of Galicia; meets a family devoted to rehabilitating abandoned mustangs on their New Hampshire farm; celebrates the Takhi horses of Mongolia; and more. A blend of scientific insights and remarkable stories, creating a unique biography of the horse as a sentient being with a fascinating past and a finely nuanced mind. The story of the animal who has been at our side through the ages, befriending us and traveling with us over the mountains and across the plains"--Provided by publisher.

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