Anatomy
Bob Avila: How to Spot Balance in a Horse
Learn how to spot balance in a horse--and how it can affect athleticism. By Bob Avila with Sue M. Copeland for Horse & Rider magazine.
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Seeing Excellence: In-Depth Conformation Insights
Dr. Deb Bennett, PhD, shares anatomical measurements and ratios of nine "perfect" horses. From the editors of EQUUS magazine. -
Illustrated Guide: Body Condition Score System
Don Henneke's nine-point body condition score scale takes the guesswork out of evaluating equine body fat levels. From the editors of EQUUS magazine. -
Analyze Your Horse's Proportions
Dr. Deb Bennett, PhD, tells you how to analyze your horse’s proportions. From the editors of EQUUS magazine. -
Your Horse's Back
With a basic understanding of the engineering of the equine spine, you can head off back problems that may cause soreness before they become severe. By Patrick Conlin Gallagher, PhD, with Laurie Bonner for EQUUS magazine. -
Catch Tying Up Early
Recognize that your horse is tying up as early as possible. By the editors of EQUUS magazine. -
Checklist: Determine if Your Horse is Fat
Use our checklist below to determine whether your horse is overweight, underweight, or just about right. From the editors of Horse & Rider magazine. -
EQUUS: Hands On Pop Quiz Final Exam
Take EQUUS magazine's Hands On Final Exam, a compilation of our best horse quiz questions divided into eight separate tests. -
Conformation Clinic: Choose the Handsome Hunter/Jumper
Place these Thoroughbreds in your order of preference. Then go to page 29 in the July 2009 issue of Practical Horseman magazine to see how your choices compare to sporthorse judge Julie Winkel's. -
New! Take Part in EQUUS Magazine's Conformation Analysis Series
Internationally renowned anatomy expert Deb Bennett, PhD, offers her insights into equine conformation. Send in your horse’s photo and learn what he’s built to do best, as well as how you can help keep him sound!
