The Majesty of the Horse is a celebration of an animal that has shaped the fate of mankind. Written as a glorious celebration of this noblest of animals the book explores the sheer beauty & grandeur of horses revealing the central role they have played in human societies throughout the world & across the ages. The book showcases equine photographer Astrid Harrisson's amazing portraiture & stunning images of horses in motion with pictures that capture the essence of many different breeds. It pays homage not only to the physical splendour of the horse
- its grace strength & extraordinary adaptability
- but also to the animal's remarkable diversity. Equestrian specialist Tamsin Pickeral traces the evolution of the most significant & fascinating breeds among them the tiny fiery Caspian a native of the Caspian Sea's south shore; the proud Thoroughbred; the genetically pure Icelandic Pony; the heroic Shire horse; & many others. For millenia horses have enabled mankind to work the land effectively travel across vast territories go to war & ride for sport & pleasure. The Majesty of the Horse reveals the stories behind the breeds of horses that humans have bred to produce the most efficient horse to fight on to pull a plough to travel on pull a coach or work with. Equestrian expert Tamsin Pickeral & award-winning horse photographer Astrid Harrisson spent a year combing the world in search of the best horses for The Majesty of the Horse.