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Old 07-14-2007, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wiphan
I am just curious what you would look for in conformation wise when looking at purchasing race horses? If anyone has any thoughts I would love the education

Longer forearm? longer gaskin? smaller cannon bone?
Bloodhorse has a little book, "Pinhooking", that has all the basic conformation information in it - you can order it from their website, Eclipse Press. I think they also have one on buying yearlings.
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