Bibliothèque mondiale du cheval

« Part of the "Allen Breed Series", this book examines the growing popularity of the coloured horse — skewbald, piebald or "paint". The author looks at a range of types from the American paint horse to the British gypsy vanner. Practical information on history, breeds, showing, colour identification and genetics is complimented by anecdotes and profuse photographs.
Introduction - why coloureds ?; the mists of time; colours, markings and terminology - the base colours, the white markings, terminology for coloured horses; colours in breeds around the world - Europe, Asia, the Americas, British breeds, the donkey; the gypsy type of coloured horse - Appleby Fair; the breed societies - the USA, Britain, Australia; buying a coloured horse; spotlight on horses and people; the coloured horse in literature and art - legend, literature, art; breeding and genetics - genetics. » Présentation de l’éditeur (1993)

« C’est le premier livre sur les races de chevaux et de poneys de couleur. Il répertorie ces races à travers le monde, donne les noms des sociétés d’élevage et les modalités d’achat. » IFCE