The horse conformation handbook, paperback/heather smith thomas

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 horses desirable attributes and potential faults.

Youll learn to train your eye to see past an animals physical beauty and recognize proper balance, leg angles, and height as you confidently select horses that have superior durability, trainability, and athletic potential.