Equileisure

Veterinary, Farriery, Natural Therapies

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Conformation & Anatomy by Equine Research The relationship between conformation and performance in the horse has been studied and appreciated for at least as long as there has been a relationship between horses and humans. Conformation is the key to why - the racehorse runs fast, the jumper jumps high, and the barrel horse does gymnastics. But what is conformation, really? Conformation is the outer covering of the internal working structures - the Anatomy. Conformation is the horse we see - anatomy ia the horse that actually performs. Good conformation is a reflection of the structural integrity of the skelton as it is enhanced and modified by the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia and supplied by nerves and blood vessels. The beauty of this book is that it walks you through the conformation and allows the reader to evaluate what is visible to the eye. Then it takes that next all-important step and reveals the unseen - the internal beauty of structural anatomy of the horse as it related to that conformation , and ultimately performance. The text is highly readable and the pictures and illustrations very demonstrative. As a reference text both novice and professional alike will find many uses. HB, B&W Photos + Illustrated, 484 pages. This book is a must have for anyone seriously interested in Judging, TAFE courses, Agricultural Colleges or Buying a horse.