Since horses accompanied some of the first settlers in Jamestown over 400 years ago, Virginia's special relationship with the horse has never waned.  The state has been home to some of the most notable breeds in the world as well as to some of the most famous individual horses, including the great Triple Crown champion Secretariat and Misty of Chincoteague, one of the most beloved horses in all of children's literature. 

 

This is the first book to cover the complete history of the horse in the Old Dominion.  Beautifully illustrated throughout, including numerous historical depictions of the horse by painters, photographers, and commercial artists, this volume is the celebration that Virginia's unique and enduring equine tradition deserves.

 

Written by Julie A. Campbell.