Horse Anatomy Books
Knowing your basic horse anatomy doesn’t always make you a better owner, but it will make you a smarter one.
Here is a list of anatomy books with options for horse lovers of all skill-levels and ages. For each one I have provided an Amazon link & a peek inside or book review (where they were available).
Anatomy Books
Anatomy of the Horse
A well illustrated guide to anatomy and basic biological structures & functions. This is a new edition of a popular volume & includes eye, abdomen & female reproduction systems and more.
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Clinical Anatomy of the Horse
A photographic atlas of equine anatomy which includes the standard illustrations & photographs with actual radiograph, ultrasound & endoscopic images. Providing a very complete view of equine anatomy.
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Functional Anatomy (Threshold Picture Guides)
Great for a younger audience, this pictorial guidebook provides clear graphics & basic explanations of parts that are easy to follow.
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Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas
A great tool to help understand horse anatomy for those of all riding levels and age groups. Clear definitions for medically correct parts and information about daily application of knowledge.
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Horse Anatomy (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Contains more than 100 drawings covering external & internal equine anatomy, covering the skeletal system, nervous system, muscles & major organs with clear labels & explanations.
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Horse Conformation: Structure, Soundness, and Performance
Discusses the importance of good confirmation for sport & athletic horses. Uses drawings & photographs to provide obvious examples of both good and bad confirmation. Brush up on your “eye” for horses.
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Illustrated Atlas of Clinical Equine Anatomy and Common Disorders of the Horse
An in-depth atlas designed for the average horse owner which discusses anatomy as well as common disorders that are found in equines. Illustrations are clear, descriptions are concise & they cover possible treatments for a wide variety of common ailments.
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The Horse Anatomy Workbook
This workbook is filled with line drawings & labels by artist Maggie Raynor. Each drawing is designed to teach the reader about the parts as they color them in. A fun take on learning anatomy & great for horse lovers of all ages.
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The Horse Conformation Handbook
Written by Heather Smith Thomas, this book combines body structure & anatomy to discuss the confirmation of equine animals. Learn how to identify desirable attributes & potential faults while examining any horse.
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The Horse in Motion: The Anatomy and Physiology of Equine Locomotion
This text looks at horse anatomy & how it applies to their movements & gaits. Learning more about how equines are put together helps to better understand & develop feeding & training programs.
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Learn The Basics
While you are at it, why not check out some basic anatomy, or take a closer look at foot & hoof anatomy?