Horse Conformation
Articles (8)
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Kissing Spine in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Learn about Kissing Spine in horses - from symptoms to treatment options. Don't let t...
4 min read
A Complete Guide – Assess your Horse’s Weight-carrying Ability
Heavy rider, do you want to know how much weight your horse can carry? Frame size and...
3 min read
Picking the Right Horse for the Rider’s Weight
Discover effective methods for assessing your horse's strength to ensure safe and res...
2 min read
A Snapshot – Contracted Heels and my Horse
If your horse has contracted heels he could well be lame or on the way to becoming la...
2 min read
A Snapshot – Low Heels and Horse Soundness
Navicular Syndrome - Low heels, long toes, and underrun hoofs will affect horse sound...
4 min read
Akhal-Teke for Endurance Riding
The Akhal-Teke horse is incredibly tough. For more on this endurance horse breed go t...
2 min read
Debunking the 20% Rider Weight Rule for Horse Riding
Do not use the 20% rule to assess how much weight your horse can carry. Look at the h...
1 min read
Front leg Conformation for better Strength, Stamina and Soundness
There is no such thing as a perfect horse but they must have serviceable conformation...
Kissing Spine in Horses: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
7 March 2023 | 4 min read
Learn about Kissing Spine in horses - from symptoms to treatment options. Don't let this spinal condition affect your horse's welfare and career.
A Complete Guide – Assess your Horse’s Weight-carrying Ability
10 January 2023 | 4 min read
Heavy rider, do you want to know how much weight your horse can carry? Frame size and conformation are the determining factors. Read this article for a greater understanding of the topic.
Picking the Right Horse for the Rider’s Weight
10 January 2023 | 3 min read
Discover effective methods for assessing your horse's strength to ensure safe and responsible riding. Learn how to measure the cannon bone circumference and calculate the 20% body weight rule to determine suitable rider weights. Make informed decisions for a horse-friendly experience and prioritize your horse's well-being on every ride.
A Snapshot – Contracted Heels and my Horse
9 January 2023 | 2 min read
If your horse has contracted heels he could well be lame or on the way to becoming lame. Read this article for more on this worrying condition.
A Snapshot – Low Heels and Horse Soundness
9 January 2023 | 2 min read
Navicular Syndrome - Low heels, long toes, and underrun hoofs will affect horse soundness. For more on this and remedial strategies read this article.
Akhal-Teke for Endurance Riding
9 January 2023 | 4 min read
The Akhal-Teke horse is incredibly tough. For more on this endurance horse breed go to the article. These horses give Arabians a run for their money.
Debunking the 20% Rider Weight Rule for Horse Riding
7 January 2023 | 2 min read
Do not use the 20% rule to assess how much weight your horse can carry. Look at the horse's conformation and make an informed decision.
Front leg Conformation for better Strength, Stamina and Soundness
5 January 2023 | 1 min read
There is no such thing as a perfect horse but they must have serviceable conformation, enough to meet your needs and to keep the horse sound.
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