Conformation

Keep these do's 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!

Get the ins and outs of conformation from a horse-judging expert, so you can learn to ‘see’ a horse like a pro and master judging jargon once and for all.

Winston breaks down the conformation of a cutting horse.

Here's what Cody Crow looks for in a versatility ranch horse prospect.

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.

Is there a link between your horse's temperament and the hair swirl or 'whorl' patterns on his head and elsewhere on his body?

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.