THE HORSE CONFORMATION HANDBOOK by Heather Smith Thomas

PB, 320 pgs
This comprehensive volume explains how conformation - the degree to which the shape and form of a particular horse's body compares to an anatomical ideal - relates to function and what to look for when evaluating a horse. Author Heather Smith Thomas takes the reader on a thoroughly illustrated "tour of the horse", analyzing soundness, durability, trainability, and athletic potential. She then explains how these traits will affect a horse's performance and suitability for particular functions.