Throughout history, the horse has been mankind's constant companion, ploughing fields, carrying knights in battle and racing in the 'sport of kings'. In this beautifully presented selection, popular historian and writer James Chambers introduces fifty of the most notable, charming and important horses from around the world.

There's the horse who was tried for witchcraft, the horse who was poisoned by the Mafia, the horse who trampled a suffragette and the horses who played significant roles at the turning points of history. By turns funny, informative and moving, The Horse Who… is an ideal gift and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the most noble of animals.