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The Amazon Store at MillionDollarPetPix.com ( In association with Amazon.com )The Horse Conformation Handbook List Price: $22.95 Amazon.com's Price: $22.45 You Save: $0.50 ( 2%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 636.10891 EAN: 9781580175586 Edition: First Printing ISBN: 1580175589 Label: Storey Publishing, LLC Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 400 Publication Date: March 15, 2005 Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC Studio: Storey Publishing, LLC Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: 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 in-depth discussion of equine anatomy and the importance of balance and proportion. She also explains how to detect "heart," that indefinable quality that distinguishes a horse from his peers and compels him to excel. The book concludes with real-world applications of the principles of good conformation, including helping a horse succeed by matching him with the right job and what the conformation of the aging horse can tell you. 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. Whether you're buying your first horse, choosing breeding stock, or simply want to learn more about your equine companion, The Horse Conformation Handbook will help you understand horses better than ever before. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Horse Conformation BookI bought this book because I found it for the "right" price, and I am pleased enough to not need another conformation book. I found this to be a very easy to read and understand book, with plenty of pictures, and a great deal of information. This book is not bogged down with really technical information, if you are looking for something like that this isn't your book. This is more for the every day person. I found it to be invaluable (I am an equine artist). Rating: - an excellent bookThis book provides a wealth of information that I have not seen elsewhere. It enables a very detailed assessment of every aspect of a horse's conformation. Rating: - This book is not for the Cliff's Notes readerThomas has written a fabulous book that digs deep into the mechanics of the equine. I enjoy understanding why/how things function. This book has helped me to understand why some activities came very easily to my Pony Club mount and why we had to work so hard on others. By reading this you will understand how conformation impacts performance, soundness and longevity. It is well written and the diagrams make it easy to follow. This isn't a light read, be prepared to study. ... Read More Rating: - Great BookThis book is wonderful. It really goes into detail and there is more information here than I will ever need. Rating:  - Equine enthusiastThe Handbook is an exhaustive overview of equine conformation relative to athletic ability and stamina. It also appears to be a 'halter class' juding guide. There is an exhaustive amount of information which can make it difficult for the reader to maintain focus on what is an acceptable vs. unacceptable deviation from perfect conformation. The text is well written and the examples well illustrated, however, in order to be absolutely useful, the reader needs the ability to summarize, overview, ... Read More 
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