The Horse Conformation Handbook
Conformation concerns body structure and anatomy. In this comprehensive volume, Heather Smith Thomas explains how conformation relates to function and what to look for when evaluating a horse. She teaches the reader to see beyond a horse's physical beauty to identify desirable attributes and potential faults, and with copious illustrations and explanations, trains the eye to recognize the hallmarks of soundness, durability, trainability, and athletic potential. \ Thomas begins with an...
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Conformation refers to a horse's shape and the configuration of its body parts. Thomas, an expert on horses and an experienced writer on the subject, offers an extensive information guide for assessing a horse's conformation for riding purposes as well as for buying or breeding. She first describes a horse's anatomy and the principles of conformation, categorized by body part. She then details how to evaluate this anatomy in terms of proportion, angle, height, movement, athleticism, type, and "soundness," in addition to assessing an older horse. Included are diagrams, a glossary, and case studies, in which six photographs of horses are analyzed. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
