Lithuanian horses are part of Lithuania?s cultural heritage. Horse lovers, professionals and amateurs, know about the old horse breed ?emaitukas. Though ?emaitukai gave the beginning of three breeds: Trakehner, Lithuanian Heavy Draught Horses and ?emaitukas the heavy-type, they themselves were on the edge of the xtinct many times. This book illuminates the common history of a Lithuanian and a horse in various aspects. The appearance of ?emaitukas and other Lithuanian horse breeds, their diffusion, the condition of equestrian sports and horse-breeding perspectives in Lithuania are reviewed in this stunning book.

Lithuanian horses are part of Lithuania?s cultural heritage. Horse lovers, professionals and amateurs, know about the old horse breed ?emaitukas. Though ?emaitukai gave the beginning of three breeds: Trakehner, Lithuanian Heavy Draught Horses and ?emaitukas the heavy-type, they themselves were on the edge of the xtinct many times. This book illuminates the common history of a Lithuanian and a horse in various aspects. The appearance of ?emaitukas and other Lithuanian horse breeds, their diffusion, the condition of equestrian sports and horse-breeding perspectives in Lithuania are reviewed in this stunning book.