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 how a few extra minutes and a little elbow grease can take your next sale-ad photo to a professional level.

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

Keep these dos and don'ts in mind when photographing your horse for Horse&Rider's Conformation Clinic, and up your chances at seeing him in the pages of the magazine!

Will that weanling's head get prettier as he grows? Will he ever outgrow the 'uglies'? Is there an optimal time to buy a weanling? Team Horse & Rider's Robin Gollehon answers these and other frequently asked questions.

Evaluate and place these 2- and 3-year-old mares in your order of preference. Then see how your choices compare to our expert horse judge's.

Evaluate the conformation of these reining-bred long yearlings and place them in your order of preference. Then see how your choices compare with our expert judge's.

Buying a reining prospect? Remember to keep in mind that these horses are athletes first and come in all sizes, shapes, and colors.