The Horse

In the life of the horse, natural and human history meet. Horses have been our companions in work and play for thousands of years, and as a species we have profited immeasurably from their resilience, strength and intelligence. In The Horse, journalist and equestrienne Wendy Williams travels the globe in the hoof prints of our noble companion. Talking to experts, she discovers how recent scientific breakthroughs have brought us a closer understanding of this beloved animal. Insights into their social and cognitive capacities give us clues as to how horses think and feel, while biologists have gathered evidence that reveals their remarkable ability to adapt to changing ecosystems. They are regarded as an evolutionary triumph, and Williams observes first-hand how they thrive in spite of their surroundings, taking us from the rugged terrain of Galicia to the mountains of Wyoming. Blending profound scientific insights and remarkable stories, The Horse is a unique biography of the animal that has carried us into battle and taken us across plains. A masterful work of narrative non-fiction, it brilliantly brings to life the equine's fascinating past and finely-nuanced mind.