How Your Horse Works

Part 1 Evolution and origins: the earth and its lifeforms; from swamp to plains; family connections; domestication of equidae; the creation of breeds. Part 2 The horse in history, mythology and religion: history; mythology; religion. Part 3 The body and its systems: the locomotive system; the circulatory system; the respiratory system; systems of control and information; the digestive system; the urinary system; the reproductive system; from start to finish - maturing and ageing. Part 4 The things they do: the equine mentality; living with others; surviving. Part 5 Keeping your horse content and healthy. Part 6 Life with our horses.