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With a range of highly-respected titles on equestrian subjects already on their list, Medina Publishing, in association with Arabian Horse World, is delighted to bring the story of the Arabian horse to the younger generation. No comparable work exists in print which tells in such vivid detail of the 'history, mystery and magic' of this noble breed. Fully illustrated throughout covering the period from the domestication of the horse more than 6,000 years ago up to the present day, the book is designed to excite, educate and enthrall youngsters. Fun to read, it nonetheless provides in simple but unpatronising terms a wealth of detail about this unique breed which has millions of devotees throughout the world. Young readers will be stirred by tales of the Bedouin and the tribal confederations, the Arabs and Crusaders, the Egyptians, Persians and Ottomans; the adventurous quest for the breed by Western travellers and the rescue of it by the Blunts; the way it flourished and spread; and its versatility - in the show ring and the field, on the racetrack and the ranch, in war and peace, as therapist and companion. Where else would you find these topics united: Queen Victoria and the Queen of Sheba, polo and poetry, hippotherapy and hawks, the Crusaders and cow cutting, Valentino and vets? A must for all horse-lovers bookshelves, and an invaluable teaching tool. The Medina Guide to The Arabian Horse is aimed at the young teenage market and will be of interest to a wide general readership, to schools, studs, owners and breeders, parents, and to all those governments and establishments around the world who care for and about education, heritage and culture. ALSO FORTHCOMING - AN ASSOCIATED INTERACTIVE WEBSITE where children (and adults!) can have fun while learning - with quizzes, games and graphics.

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