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Just
released.......
EQUINE CONFORMATION for
the RACEHORSE
A collection of works by
Horsegears.
Combining nature and
scientific levering to the athletic horse.
Ross Brunt is
the developer of everything Horsegears,
and researcher and analyst of equine
conformation (specialising in Thoroughbreds).
With the many contradictions involved with the
standard text book conformation, Ross, using his
knowledge gained from over 10 years professional
experience in sports movement, and further with
software development, and as an owner of
Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses, has set about
researching many facets of equine conformation
from scratch. This has been accomplished with
specific software developed for the purpose,
with the intention of not only identifying
desired traits, but further analyzing the not so
perfect traits, that often provide hidden
benefits. Ross has applied his knowledge in a
practical way for the horse person. This information relates form to
function, and goes beyond the standard text book
taking both the reader and equine analysis into
the scientific realm of levering. Ross has had
over 45 articles published in leading magazines
and now offers his combined innovative and
thought provoking views in the one book.
The book is not based on straight conformation,
as it mixes levering and its practical application to the
racehorse, such as its relation to distance
gearing, top-end ability, track condition
suitability, handicappers weight and margins,
growth rates/yearling selection etc.
"Ross
Brunt’s take on conformation is like a breath of
fresh air. Sometimes controversial, but never
bland, his articles in 'Breeding&Racing'
are among the most popular and well received.
Capable of cutting through hyperbole to simple
mechanics in layman’s terms, Brunt has combined
his years of analysis to produce an excellent
publication.” “Equine Conformation for the
Racehorse is a treasure-trove for both new and
seasoned buyers alike, and a publication every
trainer should have in their office.” “Brunt’s
book clearly demonstrates that when it comes to
conformation one can’t make a silk purse from a
sow’s ear.”
–
Breeding&Racing magazine.
Questions & answers
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Is
conformation more important than breeding?
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Breeding plays an
important role in determining a racehorses
realised success, as is 'will to win',
upbringing, training etc, and although
conformation is just one part of the jigsaw,
it should not be ignored.
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Will
conformation traits provide me definitive
answers about a racehorse? –
No, but it can be
used as a valuable guide when assessing a
racehorse's potential ability
and preferences.
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If I read
this book will I be an expert at selecting
yearlings? -
No, although your
potential to purchase both value and educated
horses must
improve. it also provides a solid base of
knowledge that you can then build on.
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But many winners have poor
conformed limbs?
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This
book is not about correct Veterinary type
conformation, rather it deals with the
effects of levering
BUT
do you know?.........
1.
How a short shoulder blade may help the sprinter?
2.
How a short pelvis may help the stayer?
4.
How traits that many
consider as standard
flaws can work in the racehorse's
favour?
5.
What the timing of the
growth spurts are which can provide false
impressions of a potential stayer or sprinter?
6.
How the much preferred
sloping shoulder can hinder racehorses,
depending on how it collates with the horses
overall conformation?
7.
How in a well balanced
‘type’ racehorse, a
certain type of hind ideally matches short fore pasterns?
8.
How certain bone
structure variations may help horses handle wet
or dry tracks?
9. How each joint
angle, bone length affects a racehorse?
10. And
much more besides.
If you answered
mostly yes to the above or
the questions pose no interest to you,
you have no need for this book.
Alternatively if you wish to
learn about the basics of functional racehorse
conformation and the
how and why’s of the above this book may
be for
you.
Many chapters on varied
subjects such as.
1. Distance gearing - An introduction
2. Distance gearing - Sprinters, middle distance
and stayers
3. Distance gearing - Further findings
4. Conformation illusions - Nature comes up trumps
5. The forequarters - Debunking the myths
6. Hindquarters - More than power
7. Gears theory - A modern take on racehorse selection
8. Stride length - A myth exposed?
9. Sprinters shoulder - More than meets the eye
10. Athlete or runner - Can all Olympians run fast?
11. Long striders - Champions or duds?
12. Conformation performance breeding - Run with the
strengths
13. Racehorse power - Strength and speed
14. The 'type' racehorse - Natures hidden benefits
15. Weight & racing conditions - Affect on levering and
power.
16. Soundness For a purpose
17. The weight carrier
18. The topline - A racehorse contradiction
19. Wet track theory
20. The middle distance galloper and the elusive jumper
21. Dead weight - The mystery with an upside
22. Secretariat - Not quite the perfect horse
23. Gallop - Stride phases and breakdowns
24. Yearling selection - Growth spurts
25. What makes a Champion
26. Barrel racer - Two unique types
27. Quarter Horse - Running or stock
28. Arabian endurance - Unique physique
Cover and thumbnails.
PURCHASE
Softcover approx 193 pages.
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