Saddle up, horse lovers, and take a ride through this fascinating compendium! Author Sean Magee shines a light on more than 200 of the world's most renowned horses, including the first Epsom Derby winner, Diomed; Henry VIII's favorite horse, Governatore; and Warrior, "the horse that Germans couldn't kill." The short but compelling blurbs take readers through the impactful lives of "famous winning racehorses and famous losing racehorses; mythical horses and military horses; literary and historical horses; operatic, television and movie horses." Perfect for browsing or devouring in a single sitting!