The Horse Conformation Handbook

by Heather Smith Thomas

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Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit. Explaining how conformation relates to structure and function, Heather Smith Thomas shows you how to identify a horse’s desirable attributes and potential faults. You’ll learn to train your eye to...
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Published By Storey Publishing, LLC

Format Paperback

Category

Number Of Pages 400

Publication Date 03/15/2005

ISBN 9781580175586

Dimensions 8.5 inches x 10.8 inches


“…The Horse Conformation Handbook is the only complete book on the topic and will provide horse owners with a thorough introduction.” – America’s Bridle Bit

“…a comprehensive, yet user-friendly, “how-to” guide on evaluating a horse for soundness, athletic potential, trainability and longevity.” – Performance Horse

“Excellent pictures and illustrations make for easy understanding of how and why a part of the horse operates. If you are going to use horses for work or pleasure, you need this book.”

Small Farm Journal

“Is it worth $22.95 to have a reference guide that will build your expertise in evaluating a horse’s conformation? You can bet the farm on it.”

Horsemen’s Yankee Pedlar