Horse Color Explored

Over 150 Breeds, Types, and Variations

von Vera Kurskaya

172 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Everyone stops and stares at a horse with beautiful or unusual color. So striking are the variations of bay, gray, chestnut, black, solid, and spotted that many people breed for specific combinations. This has led to a marked increase in international interest in the study of horse color genetics- well as a need for an easy-- reference suitable for the layperson who also wants to understand the science behind it all. In these pages, horsewoman and genetics specialist Vera Kurskaya provides a guide that aims to not only provide basic information about horse color appropriate for a general audience, but also explore the specifics of inheritance and recent color genetics research certain to inform serious aficionados worldwide. With 160+ color photographs in handy reference sections throughout, as well as a look at special hair features, the evolution of horse color, and the effect of color on performance, fertility, and character, Horse Color Explored is a fascinating and valuable resource for the modern horseperson. a Manchado horse a Rabicano horse

• ISBN: 9781570767319
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 23.05.2017
• Größe: 244 x 167 mm
• Verlag: Trafalgar Square Books