JW EquineFunctional Conformation


 



 


Learning By Example, Book 1 - NEW
Analyzing the Functional Conformation of the Thoroughbred Racehorse

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This is the e-book that belongs in the library of every serious horse person, the culmination of years of study, observation and data collection by renowned functional conformation expert, Judy Wardrope.

Wardrope has two more books planned for the Learning by Example trilogy. The next will focus on the functional conformation of horses performing in the English disciplines, specifically the Olympic disciplines, with reference to horses ridden as Hunters and those Driven as well. The final book will focus on horses used in the various Western disciplines, specifically Reining, Cutting and Barrel Racing and including information about Working Cow Horses, Ropers and Steer Wrestling mounts.

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Ten Conformation Myths

This book dispels 10 commonly held myths about what constitutes good and poor conformation.

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Issue 1

Welcome to the first issue! Let’s jump right in and examine some ‘family issues’ from a pedigree and functional conformation perspective, and, although there are sections specific to English (Jumping), Western (Barrel Racing) and Thoroughbred Racing, I think that much of the information is interchangeable. Certainly the thought processes are. More...

Issue 2

In this issue we’ll look at several different things, but if there are themes, one is regarding lightness on the forehand and the other is about specialization. There are a lot of photos! More...