Thrilling tales from the edge of extinction!
The horse has been mankind's best friend for thousands of years – the Chinese symbol of courage and success.
From the first wild horses that roamed the Asian steppe to the racing Thoroughbred, the miniature Falabella from Argentina and the heavy Shire from England, the horse has been bred in a variety of shapes and sizes. But many breeds have become extinct as the world has become more dependent on machinery and the automobile.
Yet some dedicated people have stepped in to save breeds on the edge of extinction, tirelessly working at great cost and effort, without thanks or reward – even recreating some extinct breeds.
From Mongolia to Ireland, India to the American West, this book tells some of the stories of these devoted people and their love for the magnificent horse.