The finishing touches of first-class grooming make your horse stand out from the crowd. Decorative markings brushed into the horse’s coat—quarter marks—enhance the conformation of a well-muscled hip and croup and draw attention to the cleanliness and shine of a well-conditioned show mount.
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Lifelong horsewoman Amber Heintzberger is an author, freelance writer and photographer whose work has appeared internationally. She is co-author of the 2008 American Horse Publications book of the year, Beyond the Track.
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