Conformation

Abscess, heat or swelling? This time-tested method addresses the pain in new and improved ways.

Six secrets that the manufacturers don't always tell you

Use these tips for maximum effectiveness from your horse's insect repellent

Learn to understand the structure and biomechanics of dressage horse hindquarters with Dr. Hilary Clayton.

There may be a link between the hair swirl or 'whorl' patterns on horses' hair coats and their temperaments.

Use these tips to evaluate the quality of a horse weanling to buy or for other consideration.

Use our checklist below to determine whether your horse is overweight, underweight, or just about right.

Consider how our equine partners regulate body temperature and keep cool.

Use these simple checks to evaluate and monitor the state of your horse's vital stimulus-response network.

Determining whether your horse is overweight can be dicey, not only because you see him every day and get accustomed to how he looks, but also because you're looking through 'eyes of love.'

Learn how to spot balance in a horse--and how it can affect athleticism.

Evaluate and place these aged Arabian mares in your order of preference. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's.

Evaluate and place these 3- and 4-year-old Quarter Horse geldings in your order of preference. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's.

Evaluate and place these aged Quarter-type geldings in your order of preference. Then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's.

Evaluate these aged mares' conformation and place them in your order of preference. Then see how your choices compare with an expert horse judge's.

Evaluate and place these 4-year-old geldings' conformation in your order of preference. Then see how your choices compare with our expert judge's.

Evaluate the conformation of these 3-year-old colts and place them in your order of preference for a Western pleasure prospect, then see how your choices compare with our expert judge's.

Evaluate the conformation of these three geldings and place them in your order of preference, then see how your choices compare to our expert judge's. Plus, learn how to get your horse into Horse & Rider's next Conformation Clinic.

A reader asks EQUUS Magazine to address the issue of 'true' coat color. Is her horse a palomino or what?

An illustrated guide to some common equine conformation faults.

A detailed look at the anatomy of the Equine Eye.