The main collection
160 illustrated cards
A 320-page PDF with an illustrated front and detailed informational back for every card. Explore the subject, understand why it matters, notice key details, and deepen your learning.
- 160
- Topics
- 320
- Pages
Horse Knowledge Cards
Discover horses, one card at a time.
Explore 160 illustrated horse-learning cards, with detailed backs and a free practical companion to help you put your knowledge into practice.
Digital download 482 pages across two PDFs One-time purchase
Both files are delivered digitally after successful payment. No subscription. No physical item is included.
What’s included
Learn it. Then use it.
Included free
Put It Into Practice
A 162-page matching companion with three-step activities, observation guidance, interpretation, common mistakes, linked-card comparisons, self-checks, answer cues and further reading.
- 160
- Matched activities
- $0
- Additional cost
Explore the topics
A broad view of the horse.
From the smallest shift in expression to breeds, history and pasture decisions, the collection is designed to connect details into a wider understanding.
01
Behaviour & communication
Read signals as a connected whole, from breathing and expression to feet and distance.
02
Safe handling & groundwork
Approach, lead, yield and build clarity while respecting space and safety.
03
Daily care & management
Develop observant routines around grooming, hooves, health, feed, water and environment.
04
Movement, riding & equipment
Explore rhythm, balance, tack, preparation and thoughtful training principles.
05
Anatomy, senses & coat colours
Learn how the horse is built, perceives the world and is accurately described.
06
Horse breeds
Meet 30 breeds through illustrated identification cards and detailed learning backs.
07
History & equestrian activities
Trace the horse’s changing role through culture, work, sport and partnership.
08
Reproduction & pasture management
Study responsible breeding, foal development, forage and stable conditions.
Inside the collection
Real pages. A limited look inside.
Select any preview to enlarge it. These examples show the real artwork and learning structure without exposing the full paid files.
How the two PDFs work together
One topic. Three thoughtful steps.
Explore the illustrated front
Begin with the card image, title and central idea. Observe before reaching for an answer.
Read the detailed back
Build context through key points, practical observation, common mistakes, safety and reflection.
Use the matching activity
Find the same card number in the free companion, then observe, compare, reflect and self-check.
Some activities intentionally use paper, calm video, fictional records or empty equipment areas. Live observation must be authorized and safe. The companion is not a veterinary treatment manual.
Who it’s for
For people who want to notice more.
Made for horse enthusiasts, owners, adult learners and supervised equestrian learning. Use it to build vocabulary, sharpen observation and ask better questions.
- Curious horse enthusiasts building a strong foundation
- Owners who want more structure in everyday observation
- Adult learners who prefer focused, visual topics
- Supervised equestrian learning and thoughtful discussion
The digital bundle
Start exploring today.
The main collection and its complete practical companion arrive together as one digital purchase.
- Main PDF — 160 cards across 320 pages
- Free companion PDF — 162 matching pages
- One-time purchase — no subscription
- Personal-use printing included
- Digital access after successful payment
Future upgrade option
Begin digitally. Decide on print later.
When the paperback becomes available, eligible PDF customers can upgrade by paying only the difference between the paperback price and the amount paid for the main PDF.
- The paperback cannot currently be purchased or preordered.
- Buying the PDF does not reserve stock or create a paperback order.
- The main PDF must be purchased first to qualify for upgrade credit.
- The free companion has no separate paid value and adds no credit.
- December 2026 is expected; no exact date is guaranteed.
- Shipping and applicable taxes are shown separately at physical checkout.
Questions
Before you begin.
Is this digital or physical?
This $19.95 offer is a digital download. No physical product is shipped with your purchase.
What do I receive with the PDF purchase?
You receive the 320-page main collection containing 160 illustrated front-and-back cards, plus the complete 162-page Put It Into Practice companion.
Is the second PDF really free?
Yes. The practical companion is included at no additional charge. It has no separate paid value and does not add paperback upgrade credit.
How do the cards and companion connect?
Every companion page matches the number and title of a main card. Read the illustrated front and detailed back first, then use the corresponding activity page.
Can I print the PDFs for personal use?
Yes. You may print copies for your own personal learning. Sharing, resale, public upload and commercial redistribution are not permitted.
Is the paperback available now?
No. The paperback is out of stock and cannot be ordered or preordered. Availability is expected in December 2026, without a guaranteed date.
How does the paperback upgrade work?
An eligible customer who bought the main PDF can later apply the amount paid for it toward the paperback price, then pay the difference. Final availability and eligibility verification apply.
Do I need to buy the PDF first?
Yes. Purchasing the main PDF is required to qualify for the future upgrade credit.
Does purchasing the PDF reserve a paperback?
No. A PDF purchase or notification signup is not a paperback order, preorder, reservation or stock guarantee.
Are shipping and taxes included in the upgrade difference?
No. Shipping and applicable taxes are separate and will be shown when physical checkout becomes available.
Does this replace an instructor or veterinarian?
No. The collection is educational. Handling and riding require suitable supervision and equipment, and health concerns require qualified professional or veterinary care.
160 topics. One connected collection.
Notice more in every horse.
Learn with the illustrated cards. Apply each topic with the matching companion. Return whenever a question brings you back.
Independent educational collection. Not endorsed by DK, Elwyn Hartley Edwards, or the publisher of The Horse Encyclopedia. Illustrated breed portraits are learning aids, not registration evidence.