The horse conformation handbook

Heather Smith Thomas, 1944-

Book - 2005

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Published
North Adams, MA : Storey Pub c2005.
Language
English
Main Author
Heather Smith Thomas, 1944- (-)
Physical Description
xi, 387 p. : ill. ; 29 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 374) and index.
ISBN
9781580175593
9781580175586
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1. Preliminaries
  • Part I. Anatomy and Principles of Conformation
  • 2. Basic Anatomy
  • 3. Head and Neck Conformation
  • 4. The Teeth
  • 5. Chest Conformation
  • 6. Back Conformation
  • 7. Foreleg Conformation
  • 8. Hindquarter Conformation
  • 9. Foot Conformation
  • Part II. Evaluating a Horse
  • 10. Body Proportions
  • 11. Body Angles
  • 12. Height
  • 13. How a Horse Moves
  • 14. Athletic Ability
  • 15. Type
  • 16. Soundness
  • 17. The Senior Horse
  • Part III. Appendixes
  • A. Applying What You've Learned
  • B. Training Your Eye: Six Case Studies
  • Glossary
  • Recommended Reading
  • Index