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The Horse's Muscles in Motion

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I got this book to go along with another one to aide me in studying for an equine massage therapy course I'm about to take. This book not only has fantastic discriptions of exactly why a certain muscle is so important, but also has some really good illustrations and basically breaks down a certain joint and/or muscle in a mechanical way to really show how they work together. Great book and very decent price.

Originally purchased this book as a preparation for an equine bodywork class and now carry it around and refer to it quite a bit. If you want to understand which part of the horse's anatomy is used for which purpose and even how to ensure the anatomy stays sound; if you'd like to explore where different parts (bones, muscles, ligaments)are located, what they are called and how they interrelate with the rest of the anatomy, this book is an invaluable resource. The drawings are intentionally 'mechanized' to show how the horse's anatomy WORKS. This book, in my opinion, is a valuable tool for anyone who works with horses on any level or who has a serious interest in the wellness of their horse.

This book is of value for the horse owner or enthusiast to gain an understanding of the mechanics of movement for the horse. It will help those who may have concerns that could be answered with this knowledge. It is of limited use for an artist looking for good muscle in motion illustrations. If you are an artist looking for more information on this subject and you have already aquired adequate reference material you may want to add this to your collection but the price is a bit hight for that purpose. If you own a horse and want to understand what is going on with the mechanics in movement this book may very well be worth the price.

This book is of value for the horse owner or enthusiast to gain an understanding of the mechanics of movement for the horse. It will help those who may have concerns that could be answered with this knowledge. It is of limited use for an artist looking for good muscle in motion illustrations. If you are an artist looking for more information on this subject and you have already aquired adequate reference material you may want to add this to your collection but the price is a bit high for that purpose. If you own a horse and want to understand what is going on with the mechanics in movement this book may very well be worth the price.