Horse Conformation Structure, Soundness, And Performance

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781592284870
• ISBN10: 1592284876
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

In athletics as in architecture, form follows function, and nowhere is that truth more important than in equestrian sports. The better a horse's conformation (how the animal measures up to the ideal standards of its breed or type), the better it will be able to perform. 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. Its comprehensive text focuses on ideal and abnormal conformation features; balance and symmetry; and the relationship between con-formation faults and athletic ability. This is the single most valuable book on its subject and one that deserves a prominent place in every horse owner's or rider's library.

Author Biography

EQUINE RESEARCH, INC. is a respected publisher of horse-related academic and popular books. Its reference works include the contributions of the country's most authoritative veterinarians and other experts in their respective fields.

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMATION & ANATOMY	1	(34)
Conformation	1	(14)
Common Conformational Traits	7	(2)
Analysis vs. Criticism	9	(2)
Conformational Analysis	11	(1)
Conformation and Heredity	12	(1)
Conformation and Size	13	(2)
Anatomy	15	(20)
Bones	15	(7)
Cartilage	22	(1)
Joints	22	(1)
Soft Tissues	23	(12)
2 HEAD	35	(32)
Conformation of the Head	37	(15)
Eyes	42	(3)
Ears	45	(3)
Jaw	48	(1)
Muzzle	48	(1)
The Head and Locomotion	49	(3)
Anatomy of the Head	52	(15)
Bones of the Head	52	(5)
Muscles of the Head	57	(2)
Other Structures in the Head	59	(8)
3 NECK	67	(20)
Conformation of the Neck	69	(6)
Conformational Faults of the Neck	70	(5)
Anatomy of the Neck	75	(12)
Bones	75	(3)
Ligaments of the Neck	78	(1)
Muscles of the Neck	79	(6)
Blood Vessels of the Neck	85	(1)
Nerves of the Neck	85	(1)
Other Structures Within the Neck	86	(1)
4 WITHERS	87	(8)
Conformation of the Withers	87	(4)
Conformational Faults of the Withers	89	(2)
Anatomy of the Withers	91	(4)
Bones	91	(1)
Ligaments	91	(1)
Bursae of the Withers	92	(1)
Muscles of the Withers	92	(3)
5 CHEST	95	(6)
Conformation of the Chest	96	(2)
Conformational Faults	96	(2)
Anatomy of the Chest	98	(3)
Bones	98	(1)
Muscles	98	(3)
6 FORELEGS	101	(64)
Conformation of the Foreleg	102	(22)
From the Front	102	(1)
From the Side	103	(1)
Shoulder	103	(4)
Upper Arm	107	(2)
Elbow	109	(2)
Forearm	111	(2)
Knee	113	(5)
Cannon	118	(1)
Fetlock	119	(2)
Pastern	121	(3)
Anatomy of the Foreleg	124	(41)
Shoulder and Upper Arm	124	(12)
Elbow	136	(2)
Forearm	138	(4)
Knee (Carpus)	142	(7)
Cannon	149	(3)
Fetlock	152	(8)
Pastern	160	(5)
7 BODY	165	(26)
Conformation of the Body	166	(10)
Back	166	(5)
Barrel	171	(5)
Anatomy of the Body	176	(15)
Bones	176	(7)
Fascia and Ligaments of the Body	183	(1)
Muscles of the Body	183	(7)
Nerves	190	(1)
8 HINDLEGS	191	(62)
Conformation of the Hindleg	192	(1)
From the Side	192	(18)
From the Rear	194	(1)
Hindquarters	195	(5)
Stifle	200	(1)
Gaskin	201	(2)
Hock	203	(6)
Cannon, Fetlock, and Pastern	209	(1)
Anatomy of the Hindleg	210	(43)
Hindquarters	210	(17)
Tail Area	227	(1)
Stifle	228	(5)
Gaskin	233	(5)
Hock (Tarsus)	238	(8)
Cannon	246	(3)
Fetlock & Pastern	249	(4)
9 FEET	253	(38)
Conformation of the Foot	254	(18)
Influence of Leg Conformation	254	(1)
Parts of the Foot	255	(1)
Foot Size	256	(1)
Hoof Color	257	(1)
The Balanced Foot	257	(2)
Hoof Wall Angulation	259	(1)
Conformational Faults of the Foot	259	(8)
Foot Conformation and Locomotion	267	(3)
Human Influence on Foot Conformation	270	(2)
Anatomy of the Foot	272	(20)
Mechanical Structure	273	(8)
Insensitive and Sensitive Structures	281	(7)
Elastic Structure	288	(3)
10 COLORS & MARKINGS	291	(16)
Coat Colors	292	(10)
Bay	292	(1)
Black or Brown	292	(1)
Chestnut/Sorrel	292	(2)
White	294	(1)
Cremello	294	(2)
Gray	296	(1)
Roan	296	(1)
Appaloosa	296	(3)
Paint/Pinto	299	(2)
Palomino	301	(1)
Buckskin/Dun/Grulla	301	(1)
Markings	302	(6)
Body	302	(2)
Head Markings	304	(1)
Leg Markings	305	(2)
11 BREEDS OF HORSES	307	(44)
Light Horse Breeds	308	(17)
Arabian	308	(1)
Thoroughbred	309	(2)
Quarter Horse	311	(1)
Standardbred	312	(1)
Morgan	313	(1)
Andalusian	314	(2)
Lipizzan Color Breeds	316	(4)
Gaited Horse Breeds	320	(5)
Warmblood Breeds	325	(6)
Danish Warmblood	326	(1)
Dutch Warmblood	326	(1)
Hanoverian	327	(1)
Holsteiner	327	(1)
Oldenburg	328	(1)
Swedish Warmblood	328	(2)
Trakehner	330	(1)
Westphalian	331	(1)
Draft Breeds	331	(7)
Friesian	332	(1)
Belgian	333	(1)
Percheron	334	(1)
Shire	335	(1)
Clydesdale	336	(1)
Suffolk	337	(1)
Pony Breeds	338	(14)
Chincoteague	338	(1)
Connemara	339	(1)
Dartmoor	339	(1)
Exmoor	340	(1)
Fell	341	(1)
Fjord	342	(1)
Galiceno	342	(1)
Gotland	343	(1)
Hackney	344	(1)
New Forest	345	(1)
Pony of the Americas	346	(1)
Shetland	346	(1)
Welsh	347	(2)
Miniature Horses	349	(2)
12 TYPES OF HORSES	351	(24)
Show Horses	352	(1)
Racehorses	352	(7)
Flat Racing	352	(4)
Harness Racing	356	(3)
Hurdling & Steeplechasing	359	(1)
Hunters & Jumpers	359	(3)
Hunters	361	(1)
Jumpers	361	(1)
Dressage Horses	362	(1)
Eventers	363	(1)
Polo Ponies	364	(1)
Western Horses	365	(5)
Stock Horses	365	(1)
Cutting Horses	366	(1)
Roping Horses	366	(2)
Barrel Racing Horses	368	(1)
Reining Horses	369	(1)
Long Distance Horses	370	(2)
Conformation of Distance Horses	370	(1)
Muscling	371	(1)
Size	371	(1)
Draft Horses	372	(5)
Conformation of Draft Types	372	(2)
Action	374	(1)
13 TEETH & AGING	375	(18)
Temporary Teeth	377	(2)
Permanent Teeth	379	(12)
Premature Aging of Teeth	391	(2)
14 BODY SYSTEMS	393	(38)
Respiratory System	394	(4)
Nasal Passages	395	(1)
Pharynx	395	(1)
Larynx	395	(2)
Trachea	397	(1)
Lungs	397	(1)
Diaphragm	397	(1)
Circulatory System	398	(4)
Heart	398	(1)
Blood Vessels	399	(1)
Lymphatic System	400	(2)
Nervous System	402	(6)
Central Nervous System	402	(2)
Peripheral Nervous System	404	(4)
Digestive System	408	(8)
Mouth	410	(1)
Pharynx	410	(1)
Esophogus	410	(2)
Stomach	412	(1)
Small Intestine	413	(1)
Large Intestine	414	(2)
Liver	416	(1)
Pancreas	416	(1)
Urinary System	416	(3)
Kidneys	417	(1)
Ureters	417	(1)
Urinary Bladder	418	(1)
Urethra	418	(1)
Reproductive System	419	(13)
Mare	419	(4)
Stallion	423	(8)
APPENDIX	431
Directional Terms	432	(1)
Alternate Anatomic Terms	433	(3)
Bibliography	436	(1)
Figure Credits	437	(6)
Glossary	443	(24)
Index	467