For lovers of horses and trivia alike, this colorful book is packed with fascinating facts, from physical characteristics and folklore to safety tips and horse-care musts.

Over 400 nuggets of information are taken from all areas of the equine world,-from the pages of science journals to the ringside of a rodeo.

Find the answer to questions such as:

Do horses have hair or fur?

Can a horse cross with a zebra?

Has a horse ever been cloned?

Why do horses stand in the rain?

What snacks do horses prefer?

How fast is a horse compared to a cheetah?

The book also includes practical advice on riding and showing horses and encourages appreciation of and respect for these most magnificent beasts.

Gary Mullen is Associate Professor and Division Chair of the Equestrian Studies Department at William Woods University, Fulton, MO. He has trained over 40 National Champion Andalusians, and is a licensed judge for Andalusians and Friesians. Gary is also a certified therapeutic riding instructor, and recently hosted the first Equestrian Special Olympics Invitational for the state of Missouri.