Horse Anatomy for Performance

Horse Anatomy for Performance by Gillian Higgins examines the anatomy of the horse from an entirely different perspective, using her trademark technique of painting internal structures directly onto live horses to explain everything on the inside from the outside. The book covers the eleven internal body systems and, across twelve chapters, sets out the importance, relevance and interaction of each anatomical system. Visually striking and easy to follow, it explains how anatomy influences the way horses are managed, ridden and trained, and how a working knowledge of the systems can improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. A valuable reference for farriers, therapists and serious equestrians who want a clear, practical grounding in how the horse actually works.

Gillian Higgins' illustrated guide to the horse's eleven internal body systems, painted onto live horses to show how anatomy affects performance and injury risk.