Review: The fascination of horses
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2014
What kid doesn't want their own horse? Growing up in an era when movie and TV westerns were hugely popular, every kid I knew wanted a horse. I'm guessing that today's young generation still has a fascination for all things equine, and author Emma Child has written this basic primer for them, although as a grown-up, I also enjoyed learning a few things about horses. Among the interesting tidbits that I learned about horses:* Horses have been domesticated for about 6,000 years.* Horses have excellent night vision.* Male horses have more teeth than females.* Because of the way their digestive systems work, horses can only eat small amounts of food at a time.* The word "pony" refers to the size of a horse, not its age.* Adult horses only sleep about three hours a day.* There are about 400 breeds of horses.The book includes some excellent color illustrations to complement the text. Overall, it's a nice introduction to horses for youngsters or anyone who's not already familiar with these fascinating animals.