How to take good conformation photos

 

Here are some basics to keep in mind when taking a photos of horses for conformation purposes.

• Position the horse with an open stance (nearest foreleg forward, nearest hind leg back.)

• Nearest foreleg should be close to vertical.

• Nearest hind leg should be close vertical from hock to pastern,

• CROUCH SO THE CAMERA IS POSITIONED AT THE HORSES ELBOW.

• Make sure the horse is clean of mud and sweet

• Grooming helps define key points

• Have the horse side on to the camera and on level ground.

• Have the horse holding its head at a comfortable level, not eating or held too high.

• Don't turn the horses head towards the camera.

• include the hoofs.

• Better pictures will give a more accurate analysis.