This is an introductory online, selfpaced course in equine anatomy with the addition of very useful information on horse health, normal vital signs and warning signs for when to call the vet, information on how the horses body moves, how muscles work together, and basic information on physiology and conditioning. Horses with good conformation are the ideal for most horse people. Horse conformation handbook, heather smith thomas required reading. Three short books give some background on these subjects for those new to the business. Ensminger, bs, ma, phd, and the coloring atlas of horse anatomy by robert a. The horse conformation handbook by heather smith thomas.
If you take time to study a horses structure and anatomy, you develop an eye for what horse people call good conformation. If a sicklehocked horse stands with the point of the hock under the point of the rump, then the cannon bone will slope forwards. See more ideas about horse anatomy, horses and horse care. May 08, 2018 if a sicklehocked horse stands with the point of the hock under the point of the rump, then the cannon bone will slope forwards. Horse conformation structure, soundness and performance equine research juliet hedge, dvm, veterinary editor, don waggoner, editor. The abc of the horse books are designed to be used by veterinarians, student and physiotherapist and for all those who are interested in horse welfare. A pictorial approach to equine structure paperback august 1, 2000 by peter goody author, john goody. A short back is usually associated with being short coupled, that is, short in the loin, making a horse of this conformation ideal for such agility sports as. A horse with poor form for a grand prix show jumper could have excellent conformation for a world champion cutting horse, or to be a champion draft horse. She raises cattle and horses on her family ranch in salmon, idaho. This book is required for the home study anatomy course. Horse books, horse dvds, gifts and apparel for horse owners, horse trainers,dressage riders, western riders and all horse lovers. Welcome to taborton equine books quality publications for. Points on horse conformation are quite a detailed subject if they are to be of any use to you and should be studied separately.
Knowing your basic horse anatomy doesnt always make you a better owner, but it will make you a smarter one. Make sure hes wellgroomed, looking straight ahead and standing on level groundand try. Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit. The most comprehensive guide to the horses body inside and outsideever. It has hundreds of great photos, excellent drawings, and masterful text. Every horse has good and bad points of its conformation and many horses including olympic caliber horses excel even with conformation faults. Bs, ma, phd, and the coloring atlas of horse anatomy by. 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. A pictorial approach to equine structure new ed by peter c. Most of the notations about horse anatomy made in this book have to do with looking for speed and strength related confirmation. About the author accredited through the american riding instructor certification program, sergeant pelicano was named instructor of the year in 1995. By comprehensively covering the anatomy and principles of conformation.
This book is required for the online anatomy course. Photographic guide to conformation new edition robert oliver. 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. Click on the images below for a larger view or scroll down the page for more detailed information on each poster. Conformation and injuries even a horse with excellent conformation can wind up with back problems if ridden by a rider out of balance or if outfitted with inappropriate tack. Click download or read online button to get the horse conformation handbook book now. Hip joint the horse has a limited range of hip movement compared to the dog. While all anatomical features of equids are described in the same terms as for other animals by the international committee on veterinary gross anatomical nomenclature in the book nomina anatomica veterinaria, there are many horse specific colloquial terms used by equestrians. Make sure hes wellgroomed, looking straight ahead and standing on level groundand try to avoid distracting backgrounds. Anatomy expert advice on horse care and horse riding. Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit and sound during. Developing your good eye for euine conformation and anatomy is easy with this book. Functional anatomy threshold picture guides book 43. A horseshoer mystery book 2 of horseshoer mystery series your price.
If you are in another country and would like to order anatomy in motion items, please click. Explaining how conformation relates to structure and function, heather smith thomas shows you how to identify a horses desirable attributes and potential faults. Horse books, horse dvds, gifts and apparel for horse owners, horse trainers, dressage riders, western riders and all horse lovers. Then takes your right through the practical evaluation of a horse, with tips and specifics about body angles and proportions to check. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The form and function of your horse s conformation is an important aspect to evaluate when purchasing a horse or considering its suitability for a particular discipline.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The conformation of the horse is its overall shape as determined by its skeletal outline. The better a horses conformation how the animal measures up to, or conforms, to the ideal standards of its breed or type, the better it will be able to perform. Mar 20, 2017 to submit a photo of your horse to be evaluated in our conformation clinic, send us a leftside view photo of your horse for digital phots. Feb, 2017 the breed photographs in this article compare the conformation of the croup and pelvis of an outstanding warmblood dressage competitor figure 4 with two representatives each of the arabian and friesian breeds to show the diversity of croup conformation within these breeds figures 5 and 6. Horse provides an interactive, handson curriculum for youth to explore raising and showing horses while developing life skills. Horse anatomy for performance is a very wellillustrated book that makes study enjoyable and easy to understand. Equine anatomy refers to the gross and microscopic anatomy of horses and other equids. What to look for in a racehorse conformation buyers guide. Digestive, neurological, respiratory, and circulatory systems. The anatomy of dressagehorse hindquarters dressage today. This is the usual depiction of the sicklehock conformation. Anatomy and conformation of the horse paperback january 1, 1973 by gladys.
Horse conformation handbook by heather smith thomas. Now in paperback, horse conformation is the single most valuable book on its subject and one. Equine forelimb anatomy deepen your understanding of the structure and function of the horse forelimb. Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to. Whether your horse has good or bad horse conformation depends really on what breed your horse is since each breed is different their horse conformation is different and you ll be looking for. Whether youre 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. The horse conformation handbook is the only complete book on the topic and will provide horse owners with a thorough introduction. Suggested reading horse anatomy coloring atlas, robert a.
The form and function of your horses conformation is an important aspect to evaluate when purchasing a horse or considering its suitability for a particular discipline. Equine students have long been familiar with goodys horse anatomy. Mccracken, ms, both of whom were at colorado state university. If that same horse stands up with the canon bone vertical, then they stand campedout behind. The horse conformation handbook by heather smith thomas, 2005.
These unique and comprehensive books books should be on every horse persons bookshelf. The book concludes with realworld 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. It is the sum of these body parts and how they blend together which determines the acceptability or unacceptability of the horses conformation. Mccracken, who resigned from colorado state in 1994 to enter private business, has authored seven books, and today he is president of biographix, llc.
Giddy up and go focuses on the introductory basics and familiarizes youth with horses. Equine anatomy refers to the gross and microscopic anatomy of horses and other equids, including donkeys, and zebras. A horse with poor conformation for a grand prix show jumper could have excellent conformation for a world champion dressage horse, or to be a champion endurance horse. This is mainly restricted to bending and extension and is a result of conformation of its femoral head, intraarticular ligaments, and a large muscle mass around the joint. The ideal conformation varies according the work the horse is required to do. To evaluate a horse s conformation, you must know several common names associated with horse anatomy. Horse anatomy poster book 1 the musculoskeletal system. See more ideas about horses, horse anatomy and horse tips. The better a horse s conformation how the animal measures up to, or conforms, to the ideal standards of its breed or type, the better it will be able to perform. Our stunning horse anatomy posters are printed on 100 lb paper stock with a uv gloss coating which make them both durable and visually beautiful. Horse conformation as to soundness and performance by ben. Horse anatomy for performance by gillian higgins, 2012.
A horse that has a better build, or conformation, is the one most capable of doing the work humans ask of them. Horse anatomy books knowing your basic horse anatomy doesnt always make you a better owner, but it will make you a smarter one. Test your eye for horse conformation expert advice on horse. Here is a list of anatomy books with options for horse lovers of all skilllevels and ages. Explaining how conformation relates to structure and function, heather smith thomas shows you how to identify a. The anatomy in motion store is set up for online ordering for the united states and canada. Equine photos and drawings for conformation and anatomy by.
If you were going to buy a thoroughbred then you d be looking for a tall horse with. A horse with this conformation is less likely to have back pain associated with the weight of the rider, especially if wellmuscled. A photograph guide to conformation is an essential reference book for horse owners, competitors, exhibitors, judges, breeders and career students. The breed photographs in this article compare the conformation of the croup and pelvis of an outstanding warmblood dressage competitor figure 4 with two representatives each of the arabian and friesian breeds to show the diversity of croup conformation within these breeds figures 5 and 6. Equine anatomy and health considerations online course. Levman isbn0969117809, horse conformation as to soundness and performance by ben k. Youll find more in this book than in all other conformation and anatomy books put together. In this workshop you will learn the basic understanding of the anatomy of the horse and proportions of conformation preferred for your sport.
Conformation is the physical appearance of an animal due to the arrangement of muscle, bone and other body tissue. To submit a photo of your horse to be evaluated in our conformation clinic, send us a leftside view photo of your horse for digital phots. Horse anatomy for performance by gillian higgins, the horse anatomy workbook by maggie raynor and the horse conformation handbook by heather smith thomas. A natural stable mate to horse anatomy, the horse anatomy workbook will assist a new generation of students to familiarize themselves. The horse conformation handbook horse books horse dvds. The horse conformation handbook download ebook pdf, epub. Disorders of the hip joint are relatively rare causes of lameness in horses. Substance is synonymous with the heaviness of a dogs bone not to be confused with fat. Gross anatomical nomenclature in the book nomina anatomica veterinaria, there are many horsespecific colloquial terms used by equestrians. Equine anatomy and health considerations avalon performance. Now in paperback, horse conformation is the single most valuable book on its subject and one that deserves a prominent place in every horse.
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