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A horse is not just a horse. Just as the various offerings in the horse market differ, so do the requirements that potential buyers place on each animal: the range extends from use in competitive sports as dressage or show jumping horses, to Western riding, or as leisure companions, and even to harness racing. For each of these areas, there are horses that are more or less suitable, or entirely unsuitable. For the first time, a book thoroughly and exclusively addresses the question of how horse buyers, as well as breeders (and thus sellers), can properly assess the animals and ensure that they have or acquire the right horse available. In the richly illustrated volume "Assessing Horses Correctly," the recognized equine expert Martin Haller explains everything related to horses: starting from the anatomy of the animals, clarifying which horse breed seems suitable for which purpose, to practical assessment. The proper presentation of the animal is addressed, as well as questions regarding horse types, the flawless condition of individual body parts, and the correct gaits—all factors that influence the quality of a horse and can thus affect the price and future usability. For the various assessments of quality characteristics, the book offers its own evaluation systems, allowing for the creation of informative and helpful scoring lists. In a dedicated section, the author also covers the specialized vocabulary, so that even non-professionals can follow the assessment jargon. An indispensable book for riders, buyers, breeders, and all horse enthusiasts—ensuring that in the future, all the happiness of this earth remains on the backs of horses.