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The Horseman's Illustrated Dictionary (Hardcover)
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The Horseman's Illustrated Dictionary (Hardcover)
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Is your horse able to capriole? How can you tell whether he's
suffering from thoroughpin? What does it mean if his mane - or your
back - is roached?A complete compendium of equestrian terms, The
Horseman's Illustrated Dictionary goes beyond simple words and
phrases. In addition to providing easy-to-understand definitions of
both esoteric and commonly used terms, Steven D. Price delves into
their fascinating derivations. You'll learn, for example, that the
name of the Percheron draft horse comes from the breed's origins in
the La Perche area of Normandy, France; that "bishoping" -
doctoring a horse's teeth to show a younger age - refers to an
unscrupulous eighteenth-century horse dealer named Bishop; and that
the "canter" gait is a shortened version of "Canterbury gallop,"
purportedly inspired by the pilgrims who rode to Canterbury at that
pace. You'll discover that a "coop" does not necessarily contain
chickens, find out why an "alligator" might be found in a horse
arena, and learn that an "elevator" does not carry passengers but
fits in a horse's mouth.Edifying and entertaining, The Horseman's
Illustrated Dictionary is both a useful reference work and a lively
panoramic view of the culture and history of the horse. This
beautifully illustrated volume proves that horse people of all
interests can learn to speak one another's language. It's the
perfect gift for any horse-lover. (83/4 X 111/4, 248 pages, color
photos, b&w photos, diagrams)
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