HORSES OF QATAR: THE LEGEND OF AL SHAQAB

? A must-have for all horse lovers? An indispensable overview with stunning behind-the-scenes photographs In the Arabian peninsula, horses are an essential part of society. Theyembody culture, wealth, mobility, as well as being a living embodiment ofgrace and power. In Qatar, the breeding and training of horses has beendeveloped into both a science and an art. Under the patronage of the Emirof Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and of his daughter, HerExcellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who is alsohead of Qatar Museums Authority, Vanessa von Zitzewitz enjoyed unparalleledaccess to some of the finest equine bloodstock anywhere. Thiscomprehensive photographic volume covers horses as never before. We getup-close glimpses of all the rigorous care these four-footed athletesreceive. As well as horses being shod and being trained under water, weeven witness the wonder of birth.c. 400 pp., Hardcover with jacket c. 300 color photographs Text in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian and SpanishFormat: 11 3/4 x 15 in.