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Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit and sound during a long life of service. In this comprehensive volume, Heather Smith Thomas explains how conformation relates to structure and function and what to look for when evaluating a horse. She teaches you to see beyond a horse's physical beauty to identify desirable attributes and potential faults, and with copious illustrations and explanations trains your eye to recognize the...

Product Description An in-depth discussion of equine anatomy and general principals of conformation and the critical components of horse evaluation: body proportion and balance, body and leg angles, and height. The book goes on to cover real-world applications of the principals of good confirmation.