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THE COLOR OF HORSES.RC THE COLOR OF HORSES. by Dr. Ben K. Green.
The scientific and authoritative identification of the color of the horse, by a veterinarian and expert on horse colors. Explains how the colors are produced by characteristics of the pigmentation in hair follicles and how colors are associated with other characteristics of horses--stamina, intelligence, soundness. Colors can change with age as well, with some colors having greater resistance to abrasion, sunlight (or the reverse), moisture, etc. Particular colors can be more associated with various breeds--quarter horses, draft horses, etc. The Color of Horses is a standard reference on race tracks, farms, and ranches worldwide. The book begins with a description of horse breeds and their characteristics, addresses two main color categories: bay, brown, black, grey, and dun which have dark hair and dark hides; and self colors such as chestnut, sorrel, buckskin and copper dun which have light hair and light hides.

127 pages with 34 color paintings of horses and their colors and how this is translated to and displayed in the colors of various horses. A classic reference guide fir horse owners and horse lovers. 9 3/4" x 10 1/2". Published by Mountain Press, 2001, second printing (1st edition was by Northland Press, 1974. This copy has never circulated, having been on a wholesaler's shelf since printed; although out of print, its conditon is therefore new. No flaws, no markings.
ISBN: 0-87842-437-7. /Order #: MOPR1222 paper$120.00.RC

 

 

 

 

 

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