Horse Color Explored

Horse Color Explored
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Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Total Pages : 364
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ISBN-10 : 9781570768569
ISBN-13 : 1570768560
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Book Synopsis Horse Color Explored by : Vera Kurskaya

Download or read book Horse Color Explored written by Vera Kurskaya and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone stops and stares at a horse with a 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—as well as a need for an easy-to-use reference suitable for the layperson who also wants to understand the science behind it all. In these pages, horsewoman and genetics specialist Vera Kurskaya puts forward 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 200+ color photographs in handy reference sections throughout, as well as an in-depth 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.


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