Statement of Intent

M'kay, so this is my plan. I'd like to take contributions from fellow bloggers who would like to have their horse's conformation evaluated.

Starting with the horse that I'm currently training, I'll regularly post pictures of a horse and analyze their conformation from head to toe: Head and Neck, The Teeth, The Hooves, The Chest, The Back, The Forelegs, The Hindquarters. Then I'll compare body angles, look for overall balance, and finally try to sum up the strengths and weaknesses.

This is a very ambitious task because, well, I'm a novice. I've read The Horse Conformation Handbook, and haven't taken much time to apply what I learned. So this next part is key: I want there to be a discussion about each horse. I want people to post their analysis of the horse's conformation. Contradict me if I'm dead wrong about what it means for a horse to have a goose rump. I'd honestly like to know. This blog is not intended to be a substitute for good, solid, professional advice about your horse's conformation. It is intended to help a few interested parties learn about a very important aspect of horsemanship.

Really, if I can just find a few people who share a common interest in educating themselves about horse conformation, this blog will be a complete success.

I'll try to get the pictures of my little Pintabian gelding up by the end of this week. If you read this, and want to send in pictures of your horse, just let me know!