Yes, we said Conformation AND Anatomy! But actually it would take three books to equal this one. Part by part, it thoroughly covers equine conformation, then relates it to the underlying anatomy. Finally, it describes the performance consequences of each feature. Plus, it includes special chapters on Breeds, Types, Colors & Markings, Teeth, and Body Systems. So whether you're into high level athletics of pleasure riding, you'll love this book!
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Shoulder Length and Action: The shoulder forms the foreleg's main point of attachment to the rest of the body. The foreleg is not connected to the spinal column by bones but by sheets of muscles. A longer shoulder provides more area for muscle attachment, resulting in greater support and smoother movement. The length and slope of the shoulder determine its range of motion. A horse with a long, sloping shoulder has a greater range of motion than a horse with a relatively short, upright shoulder and correspondingly short humerus (upper arm bone). For example, this conformation allows the galloping horse to extend its foreleg out further, increasing its stride length.
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Equine Photos & Drawings for Conformation and Anatomy,
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This review is from: Equine Photos & Drawings for Conformation & Anatomy (Hardcover)
I Recieved the book recently through a class I was taking and found it very easy to understand and well laid out in the book. I definently recommend this for anyone wanting to learn equine anatomy.
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Includes photographs and illustrations to explain different aspects of conformation.
Covers each body part, Colors & Markings, Specific breeds (including ponys) and types of horses as well as the different body systems (nervous, circulatory, etc.) A must have if you are a serious equine enthusiast. This is a hard to find book but well worth it!
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This review is from: Equine Photos & Drawings for Conformation & Anatomy (Hardcover)
I ordered this book for my equine college class and it is exceptional. The Photo's and drawings are professional quality. The information is thorough and written in easy to understand terms.
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