Endlessly fascinating, breathtakingly beautiful and supremely powerful, the horse captures the imagination like no other living being. The world of the horse is vast and richly colored, and this book captures the essence of this splendid creature — his history, his evolution and the ever-changing role he has played in our lives. With stunning pictures by one of the world’s leading equestrian photographers and entertaining and informative text, it is a must for every horse-lover. Biography Nicola Jane Swinney's lifelong love affair with horses began the moment she first laid eyes on one. She rode as a child, and into her teens, before training as a journalist. After spending some years working at newspapers, she landed a job at Horse &Hound, the “equestrian bible,” where she is now hunting editor. She lives in South-East London, and is the author of two other horse books.