HORSES, ASSES, AND ZEBRAS all belong to one family of mammals called the"Equidae'. They are called"odd-toed" animals because they only have one hoof on each foot,whereas cows and deer have two hooves and are called"even-toed". The Equidae are classified in the order Perissodactyla with their nearest relatives, the rhinoceroses and tapirs.

JULIET CLUTTON-BROCK Be an interactive eyewitness to the fascinating world of horses and ponies, from their origins and breeds to their role in human history.

The horse family

How horses evolved

Bones and teeth

Senses and behaviour

Mares and foals

Wild asses

Seeing stripes

Ancient ancestors

Horses in history

Donkey work

Mules and hinnies

Shoes and shoeing

Bits and pieces

Exploring by horse

To the Americas

Running wild

Horses from around the world

Other breeds and colours

War horses

The age of chivalry

Travelling by horse

Horse-drawn vehicles

Heavy horses

Horse power

Light draught work

The horse in North America

Sporting horses

Horses for courses

Useful ponies

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Identifying breeds

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Glossary

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