Throughout history, the horse has been mankind's constant companion, ploughing fields, carrying knights in battle, and racing in the "sport of kings." This beautifully presented selection introduces fifty of the most notable, charming, and important horses from around the world.Among others, there's the horse tried for witchcraft, the horse who was poisoned by the Mafia, and the horse who trampled a suffragette. By turns funny, informative, and moving, The Horse Who is an ideal gift and will appeal to anyone with an interest in this noble animal.