Horse Conformation

Author : Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2005-03-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : CORNELL:31924102939935

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The Horse Conformation Handbook by Heather Smith Thomas Pdf

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.

Author : Juliet Hedge,Don M. Wagoner
Publisher : Globe Pequot
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Horses
ISBN : 1592284876

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Horse Conformation by Juliet Hedge,Don M. Wagoner Pdf

The most comprehensive guide to the horse's body - inside and out - ever published. In athletics as in architecture, form follows function, and nowhere is that truth more important than in equestrian sports. The better a horse's conformation (how the animal measures up, or conforms, to the ideal standards of its breed or type), the better it will be able to perform. Using hundreds of photographs and drawings, this masterfully produced book will show you how to develop the eye that any horseman needs to assess equine conformation and anatomy. Its comprehensive text focuses on: Ideal and abnormal conformation features Balance and symmetry The relationship between conformation faults and athletic ability Colors and markings Anatomical elements, teeth, and aging Digestive, neurological, respiratory, and circulatory systems The relationship between structure and function Now in paperback, Horse Conformation is the single most valuable book on its subject and one that deserves a prominent place in every horse owner's or rider's library.

Author : Ben K. Green
Publisher : Northland Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Medical
ISBN : UCSC:32106006750431

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Horse Conformation as to Soundness and Performance by Ben K. Green Pdf

Author : Matthew Horace Hayes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Horse breeds
ISBN : UCAL:B4513019

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The Points of the Horse by Matthew Horace Hayes Pdf

Author : Deb Bennett
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1929164602

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Principles of Conformation Analysis: Equus Reference Guide by Deb Bennett Pdf

Everything you need to know about horse anatomy is found here. Follow expert Dr. Deb Bennett as she takes an in-depth, informed look at conformation and reveals how to improve your performance and harmony with your horse. The three popular volumes of Principles of Conformation Analysis are now available in this one edition, providing the most comprehensive insight into equine structure and its effects on movement, soundness, and performance. Within these pages, you'll find: * Valuable guidelines for examining the suitability of horses for various activities * Hundreds of photos, charts, and drawings explaining various body parts and the way they work together * Detailed information on how to minimize conformational limitations and maximize your horse's performance, whatever his breed or sport * Simple methods for analyzing hind legs and detecting horses with lame backs * Exclusive lab exercises from Dr. Deb's files that offer practical help in evaluating your own horse Whether you're looking for an international dressage horse or a comfortable pleasure mount, Principles of Conformation Analysis will improve your eye for conformation.And no matter how you're involved in the horse industry--as a buyer, trainer, rider, or breeder--this book will enrich your equestrian experience.

Author : Christian Schacht
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Competition horses
ISBN : 1908809078

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Sport Horse Conformation by Christian Schacht Pdf

Written for those involved in riding, training or breeding today's competition horses, and especially valuable for anyone wishing to buy a horse for a chosen competition.

Author : Margret Henkels
Publisher : Trafalgar Square Books
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781570768781

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Is Your Horse 100%? by Margret Henkels Pdf

100 percent ability is in your hands! Conformation Balancing is deceptively simple. With patient, conscientious placement of your hands on specific areas of the horse’s body, you can bring about profound change in his physical and mental well-being. The secret? The internet-like web of fascia beneath the skin. Fascia is the connective tissue that “holds everything together”—it wraps around, attaches, and stabilizes muscles and internal organs, communicating with all parts while providing structure and organization. But here’s the thing: Fascia is also a reservoir for emotional trauma and tension. This means that when you help a horse find physical release in a “stuck” area of strain or stiffness, you invite psychological healing as well.

Author : Dirk Willem Rosie,Anky van Grunsven,Marji Mc Fadden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01
Category : Dressage horses
ISBN : 0851319440

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Selecting the Dressage Horse by Dirk Willem Rosie,Anky van Grunsven,Marji Mc Fadden Pdf

Contains description of the ideal dressage horse and what it takes in conformation, movement, and temperament for a prospect to go from the lower levels to Grand Prix. This work analyzes the elements of success and explains the differences (and similarities) between 'ordinary' horses and those that become international superstars.

Author : Susan E. Harris
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780470253236

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The USPC Guide to Conformation, Movement and Soundness by Susan E. Harris Pdf

Knowing about horse conformation, movement and soundness is important to any horse owner, whether you are selecting a horse, judging horses, or evaluating a horse's strengths, weaknessess, and ultimate potential. The USPC Guide to Conformation, Movement and Soundness clearly explains and illustrates good, functional conformation and movement, faulty movement, conformation defects, blemishes and unsoundnesses, their causes, and how they affect the horse. This guide will be helpful to Pony Club and 4-H members, instructors, horse owners, and anyone interested in learning about evalulating horses' conformation, soundness and way of moving. The Howell Equestrian Library

Author : Deb Bennett
Publisher : Wooden Horse Books
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Horses
ISBN : 0961131438

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Principles of Conformation Analysis by Deb Bennett Pdf

Everything you need to know about horse anatomy is found here. Follow expert Dr. Deb Bennett as she takes an in-depth, informed look at conformation and reveals how to improve your performance and harmony with your horse. The three popular volumes of Principles of Conformation Analysis are now available in this one edition, providing the most comprehensive insight into equine structure and its effects on movement, soundness, and performance. Within these pages, you'll find: * Valuable guidelines for examining the suitability of horses for various activities * Hundreds of photos, charts, and drawings explaining various body parts and the way they work together * Detailed information on how to minimize conformational limitations and maximize your horse's performance, whatever his breed or sport * Simple methods for analyzing hind legs and detecting horses with lame backs * Exclusive lab exercises from Dr. Deb's files that offer practical help in evaluating your own horse Whether you're looking for an international dressage horse or a comfortable pleasure mount, Principles of Conformation Analysis will improve your eye for conformation.And no matter how you're involved in the horse industry--as a buyer, trainer, rider, or breeder--this book will enrich your equestrian experience.

Author : Peter Huntington,Jane Myers,Elizabeth Owens
Publisher : Landlinks Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0643065989

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Horse Sense by Peter Huntington,Jane Myers,Elizabeth Owens Pdf

Horse Sense provides an in-depth guide to horse care under conditions unique to Australia and New Zealand. It is written in an easy-to-read style to appeal to novices as well as experienced owners and covers all aspects of horse care and management. This new edition provides the latest information on new feeds and supplements, new techniques for gently breaking in young horses, handling difficult horses, safe riding, and treating injuries, diseases, worms and other pests. The book also incorporates the latest standards and guidelines for the welfare of horses. Features Illustrated with colour, black & white photographs and line drawings Covers all aspects of horse care and handling Includes advice on buying, selling and leasing horses Gives expert guidance on first aid, health and nutrition Discusses facilities for large and small properties Provides guidelines on transportation and welfare Looks at employment prospects and training in the horse industry

Author : Audrey Pavia,Janice Posnikoff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-16
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781118054659

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Horses For Dummies by Audrey Pavia,Janice Posnikoff Pdf

Features new full-color photos and online resources Train, care for, and have fun with your horse If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go. Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding, as well as new information on various equine conditions, this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy - and take your riding skills to the next level. Discover how to * Select the right horse for you * Feed, groom, and handle your horse * Recognize common horse ailments * Have fun in the saddle * Get involved in equestrian competitions

Author : Equine Research Inc
Publisher : Equine Research
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : WISC:89065345589

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Equine Photos & Drawings for Conformation & Anatomy by Equine Research Inc Pdf

Author : M. Horace Hayes
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-09
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1333537808

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The Points of the Horse by M. Horace Hayes Pdf

Excerpt from The Points of the Horse: A Familiar Treatise on Equine Conformation Besides the new features in this book to which I have already drawn notice, I may mention that I have tried to arrive at a knowledge of the respective points of speed and strength in the horse, by examining the conformation of other animals that are distinguished by the possession of one or other of these gifts in a high state of perfection. Also, I have made a more exhaustive inquiry into the nature of the paces and of the leap of the horse than has previously been attempted; my object being to obtain from it exact deduc tions as to the best kind of conformation for various forms of work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Nancy S. Loving
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : CORNELL:31924084924426

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Conformation and Performance by Nancy S. Loving Pdf

Conformation in Motion is a new and improved approach to the understanding of why some horses perform better and live healthier lives than others. Conformation in Motion features 200 common equine conformation characteristics in photographic display by world-renowned equine photographer Bob Langrish, accompanied by Dr. Nancy Loving's concise explanations of each conformation type. Also presented are recommended corrective programs for those conformation faults that can be improved; performance consequences of these faults for different activities and sports are discussed. The reader sees how to recognize each fault -- an invaluable advantage to the buyer and trainer.