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	EQUImeasure Kit for saddle fit: FAQs
		Because equines differ in their conformation and saddles differ in their structures (saddle trees) and function, it is best to create a model starting from directly behind the scapulae.
		Equines should not be expected to stand perfectly still during the use of the EQUImeasure sheet, but they should be standing squarely, facing forward, and restrained from pawing or head tossing.
		For most equines, the back will change most between the ages of one through five (1-5), when an equine is growing and developing a training and conditioning base, and after age fifteen (15), when daily wear and tear on the equine body can begin to show.
	www.equimeasure.com /html/faq.html (4291 words)

	Online Equestrian Courses, advanced education from the comfort of home... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The goal is to balance the horse's hoof in relationship to his conformation, and to protect the hoof from damage.
		Equine Health and Disease Management is a 12-lesson course designed to prepare professional horsemen and horsewomen to recognize and manage common injuries, and to understand the disease processes and health management.
		This course will encompass the fundamentals of equine reproductive anatomy and physiology as a foundation for the understanding and utilization of that knowledge to study and become familiar with the care and management of the breeding stallion and the broodmare.
	equinecenter.homestead.com /ONLINECOURSES.html (1940 words)

	Equine Anatomy Charts
		Equine Acupressure Meridians: This chart is perfect for anyone who wants to learn and share the ancient healing art of acupressure with their animals.
		Equine Dental: Shows lateral view of skull showing roots of cheek teeth, vascular anatomy of the skull and dentition, longitudinal section of incisor, cross sections of incisors, maxillary arch and mandibular arch.
		Equine Foaling: Illustrates signs of impending labor, progression of parturition and delivery of the placenta, dystocias (malpositions), and complications during pregnancy and delivery.
	www.horse-injuries-and-therapy.com /EquineAnatomyCharts.html (881 words)

	Dr. Robert Baird's Article @ The Equine Journal Stallion Issue 2002
		If buyers know what is the best conformation for their particular discipline, the breeder may have to anticipate that and produce, for example, horses more suited to dressage than to hunter or jumper, and that anticipation may be narrowed further, depending on the level of accomplishment which the riders hope to reach.
		Conformation judging is a process of observation that can determine whether a horse will move well, carry weight and stay sound.
		The equine and human, both being mammals, have many skeletal similarities, and it may be useful if the human skeleton is visualized when considering the layout of the bones of the horse.
	www.theequinejournal.com /Resources/issue43/sphorseart43.html (7470 words)

	Equine Joints.
		It is much the same with Even with perfect conformation (which is rare), the performance horse and its joints are still subjected to daily wear and tear that places stress on joints.
		Veterinary science has provided medical and surgical tools for helping repair equine joints, but there will always be the limitation of having to work with what's there.
		Correct conformation is necessary for this joint to function at its peak and remain sound.
	www.equinenaturaltherapy.com /equine_joints.htm (1085 words)

	The Ultimate Horsebook Store Search Result (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		This book is a new and improved approach to the understanding of why some horses perform better and live healthier lives than others.
		"Conformation and Performance" features 200 common equine conformation characteristics in photographic display by world-renowned equine photographer Bob Langrish, accompanied by Dr. Nancy Loving's concise explanations of each conformation type.
		Also presented are recommended corrective programs for those conformation faults that can be improved; performance consequences of these faults for different activities and sports are discussed.
	www.horsebooksonline.com /cgi-bin/display.pl?0914327755 (105 words)

	AgEdNet.com - Equine Sample Lesson
		Conformation is the physical appearance of an animal determined by its arrangement of muscle, bone and other body tissue.
		Balance is the single most important characteristic in equine selection because it forms the basics for movement, length of stride and ultimately performance.
		Conformation is directly related to skeletal structure, the framework that gives the body form and protects the vital organs.
	www.agednet.com /eq179v.shtml (2881 words)

	Friends of Equine Studies Institute
		Equine Studies Institute is a colloquium of friends who share an attitude and approach to horsemanship.
		Instead, he's an "equine communicator." By this we mean no psychic, but someone who sees things from the horse's point of view -- someone fluent in the language of horses.
		Equine Studies Institute is proud to pass the god word on to you about Harry, because as with all our faculty, the focus as far as Harry is concerned is totally on helping the horse.
	www.equinestudies.org /friends_of_esi.html (4083 words)

	The Mane Street -> A Cannon Bone Question
		This is mostly in racehorses that problems are seen of course, as they are the only type of horse who is truely subjected to intense concussion and maximum loads at speed.
		Riding horses can get away with less than perfect conformation just because they are not "tried" that hard, they are not "red lined" on a regular basis like a racehorse is.
		Cannon bone length is only one of a large selection of important factors in determining the quality of conformation of the legs for future soundness.
	www.themanestreet.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=21587 (756 words)

	iknowledgenow.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Conformation of the forelimbs is a major factor for many purchasers of young Thoroughbreds, and this places pressure on consignors to present a sales horse with as optimal a conformation as possible.
		Evaluation of the conformation of a horse as it is currently utilized is usually subjective and based on experience or opinion.
		Minimal experimental work has investigated the role of conformation in the cause of race injuries and musculoskeletal problems and there is a lack of objective recording and analysis of equine conformation.
	www.iknowledgenow.com /search.cfm?keywordlist=Carpus (6198 words)

	Farrier Science; horseshoers, hoof trimming school
		111 Form and Function- This course is designed to show students how equine conformation, anatomy and physiology affect the way horses behave and perform as effective herbivores, companions and athletes.
		The class will examine and study poor conformation due to the foot and what it takes for improvement as well as the proper angles of the foot.
		In the equine world today there is an extensive assortment of shoes types and styles that are commercially available.
	www.equinecollege.org /farrier_science.htm (667 words)

	Welcome to Blue Ridge Equine Appraisal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Research at The Center focusses on equine conformation, gait analysis and genetic aspects of performance.
		Results from her research efforts have been published in numerous scientific journals and trade publications, and she is routinely invited to lecture to horseowners nationwide.
		Her scientific training allows her to bring an objective approach to conformation and gait analysis, rather than the typically subjective means practiced by other appraisers.
	www.blueridgeequineappraisal.com /aboutus/aboutus.html (354 words)

	Body Parts of the Horse
		To Evaluate a horses conformation you must know several common names associated with horse anatomy.
		Althought a horses basic body conformation will vary by breed, all horses should have basic "athletic" structural attributes.
		A horses conformation determines how well it can perform the functions asked of it.
	www.gaitedhorses.net /Conformation/BodyParts.htm (826 words)

	The Ultimate Horsebook Store - New Titles
		The relationship between conformation and performance in the horse has been studied and appreciated for at least as long as there has been a relationship between horses and humans.
		Conformation is the key to why the racehorse runs fast, the jumper jumps high, and the barrel horse does gymnastics.
		Good conformation is a reflection of the structural integrity of the skeleton as it is enhanced and modified by the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and facia, and supplied by nerves and blood vessels.
	www.horsebooksonline.com /conformation.html (329 words)

	Continuing Education & Professional Studies
		The Equine Management program at C.W. Post is designed for individuals interested in learning the skills necessary to either obtain an entry level position or move up the career ladder within the horse industry.
		This course is a prerequisite to all the other courses in the equine studies program and must be taken first.
		Many people who love horses fail in the equine business because they overlook that all-important word: Òbusiness.Ó This course focuses on the crucial business management side of the equine industry, including such topics as new business start-ups, techniques of maintaining operations efficiency, pertinent tax law, liability and insurance.
	www.liu.edu /cwis/cwp/conted/business/equine.html (839 words)

	Equinology: Quality courses in equine sports massage, horse care
		It was during this time that she discovered the benefits of equine sports massage for the rehabilitation and the preventative care of these equine athletes.
		She was able to continue with the rehabilitation portion of her work at a local facility for another few years until Equinology demanded more than her full attention.
		After completing an equine massage certification course in the early 90's, she sought out continuing education as an equine body worker.
	www.equinology.com /info/instructor.asp?insid=3 (621 words)

	RACE HORSE BREEDING
		Equine Info will provide articles and links covering all aspects of breeding including conformation, pedigree analysis and research, statistics and breeding practices.
		If you are interested in genetics, conformation analysis, and pedigree analysis and research, our page on Pedigree Analysis and Research recommends resources to further your knowledge.
		Discussions on conformation evaluation and analysis and biomechanics are discussed on Conformation Analysis and Biomechanics.
	www.equineinfo.com /racehorsebreeding.htm (290 words)

	Horse Care : Cybersteed.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Equine Insurance Specialists - Horse Insurance, Equine Mortality Insurance, Equestrian Ranch and Estate Insurance, Horse Farm Insurance, Horse or Equine Liability Insurance.
		Equine Foreleg Cryo/Cuff from Aircast, Inc. - Applies safe, soothing cryotherapy to minimize swelling and pain.
		Equine Protectavest - give your horse blaze orange visibility with the original equine protectavest vest, blanket, tailbag or trail sheet.
	www.cybersteed.com /horse (703 words)

	C.W. Post Campus \| Press Releases
		The only program of its kind on Long Island, the Equine Studies certificate is designed for individuals interested in learning the skills necessary to either obtain an entry level position or move up the career ladder within the horse industry.
		Students can learn the latest techniques in such areas as stable management, conformation and selection, farrier science, reproduction and breeding, equine health, and operations management.
		"Equine Conformation and Selection," consisting of a study of anatomy and physiology and the overall procedure for evaluating a horse for purchase.
	www.liu.edu /cwis/CWP/pr/whatsnew/archive/new221.html (498 words)

	Professional Horse Massage Courses. Diploma of Equine Tactile Therapy ACATT
		This course is designed to provide equine carers with extensive education in equine health including the use of herbs, tissue salts and Bach therapy and complementary tactile therapies.
		This course is designed to provide equine carers with extensive education in equine nutrition, including anatomy, health and clinical nutrition.
		Our graduates have extensive knowledge of equine anatomy, physiology and locomotion as you would expect from any professional equine therapist, the tactile therapy students also gain expertise in exercise physiology, specialized massage techniques, equine health, nutrition and equine rehabilitation.
	equinehealth.alphalink.com.au /Diploma.html (924 words)

	syallabi [wp5]
		Equine Science is a lecture/laboratory course designed to increase the student’s knowledge of horses and the basics of the horse industry.
		Be able to describe proper conformation for each anatomical part of the horse (head, neck, etc.)
		Be able to judge a group of horses on the basis of conformation.
	www.public.iastate.edu /~peggy/Classes/Syllabus03216.htm (841 words)

	EponaTech: Software for Equine Professionals
		Equine practitioners are regularly asked to assess foot conformation.
		A central method used in our analysis of the latero-medial radiograph is the fitting of a circle to the distal ends of the first two phalanges, P1 and P2, and taking the center of those circles to represent the center of articulation (COA) of the corresponding joint.
		We propose an important use for the centers of articulation of the coffin and pastern joints: these points are central to establishing a well-defined way to measure the angulations of the bones in the equine digit.
	www.eponatech.com /resources/papers/paper.htm (2761 words)

	Welcome to JW Equine.com
		She started out applying the results of her research to her sporthorse-breeding program, which has produced champions in dressage and the hunter ring along with winners in showjumping and eventing.
		Her work appears in a variety of equine publications internationally, and she is a member of the International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists, the National Turf Writers Association and American Horse Publications.
		She has interviewed top riders in the FEI disciplines, studied the pedigrees or bloodline combinations and has photographed plus analyzed the conformation of top horses in sport.
	www.jwequine.com (232 words)

	Equine Suspensory Ligament Dysfunction
		It is argued by some that these problems are strictly a matter of biomechanical stress brought on by improper management, conditioning and training of the horse, and in some cases exacerbated by the demands of a lateral gait.
		While it is possible to cause some dysfunction of the equine suspensory apparatus, there have been horses diagnosed with suspensory dysfunction that have not been subjected to improper or negligent care, nor inappropriate conditioning and/or training practices.
		Likewise, while it is generally agreed that poor conformation can clearly contribute to ESLD, there are many cases of horses with poor conformation who remain unaffected and horses with good conformation who are affected.
	www.horseshoes.com /anatomy/esad/homepage.htm (515 words)

	Effects of Equine Conformation on musculo-skeletal Load and Development (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Individual variation in conformation is often associated with specific musculo-skeletal injuries in horses.
		This project is using a combination of anatomical measurements, biomechanical assessment and computer simulation to predict loads on individual elements of the musculo-skeletal system.
		These data are compared with epidemiological assessments to test the hypothesis that the musculo-skeletal system adapts to the loads placed on it so that conformation does not result in musculo-skeletal injury.
	www.rvc.ac.uk /Research/Structure_And_Motion/Research_Interests/Equine_Conformation.cfm (105 words)

	Alberta Equine ...On-Line: 'Appropriate Tack And Fit For Horses, Mules & Donkeys' Courtesy of Malcher's Mammoth Mules
		We now know that not all mules have the same back conformation, so it is not fair to think that a ''mule'' saddle will fit most any mule any more than it is to assume that any regular saddle will fit any horse.
		Tim Barton, college instructor in equine anatomy and outfitter and packer of mules and horses for over 30 years, states that, "95% of the people I see do not set their saddles or pack saddles far enough back on their animal.
		If your mule or donkey has never had their teeth checked by a qualified equine dentist you should first consider doing this so that wolf teeth are extracted, retained caps and sharp points on the molars are removed and any other problems attended to.
	www.albertaequine.com /ecentre/mammothmules/tackandfit.asp (9609 words)

	Equine
		To improve the health and welfare of the horse, to further the professional development of its members, and to provide resources and leadership for the benefit of the equine industry.
		The use of specific measurements to evaluate conformation in the horse, as an aid to predict and evaluate athletic performance.
		Site includes information on conformation and musculoskeletal problems in the racing thoroughbred and racing quarter horse, and conformational evaluation of neonates/weanlings.
	www.vspn.org /LIBRARY/WWWDirectory/Equine.htm (730 words)

	Product Listing - books_veterinary
		Includes detailed descriptions of frequently used equine drugs, the use of tranquilizers, vitamins and minerals, vaccinations, pain controlling drugs, performance drugs and medications and information dealing with a medical approach to common problems such as arthritis, colic and infections.
		Equine veterinarian Linda Schultz provides the most up-to-date information on identifying, treating, and managing tendon and ligament injuries.
		Using hundreds of photographs and drawings, this book will show you how to develop the "eye" that any horseman needs to assess equine conformation and anatomy.
	www.grayhorse.com /store/agora.cgi?product=books_veterinary (367 words)

	Canine Muscular Anatomy Chart (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Shows layers of the hoof, parisagittal section of foot and sole of a trimmed foot.
		Equine Hindlimb Joint and Ligament Wall Chart -
		Shows several views of the hip and pelvis, stifle, and hock.
	www.scienceartandmore.com /browseproducts/Canine-Muscular-Anatomy-Chart.HTML (331 words)

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