The Horse Conformation Handbook
Author: Heather Smith Thomas
ISBN: 9781580175586
Publisher: Workman
Year first published: 15 Mar 2005
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback / softback
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 see past an animal s physical beauty and recognize proper balance, leg angles, and height as you confidently select horses that have superior durability, trainability, and athletic potential.
ISBN: 9781580175586
Publisher: Workman
Year first published: 15 Mar 2005
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback / softback
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 see past an animal s physical beauty and recognize proper balance, leg angles, and height as you confidently select horses that have superior durability, trainability, and athletic potential.
