Conformation & Evaluation of the Performance Horse

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Assess Your Horse's Conformation Knowledge

Test your understanding of horse conformation and performance evaluation with this engaging quiz! Perfect for horse enthusiasts, trainers, and anyone interested in improving their equine knowledge.

Learn about the importance of conformation.
Discover how conformation affects a horse's performance.
Evaluate your knowledge through a variety of questions.

13 Questions3 MinutesCreated by GallopingGait47

Conformation is important because it determines

A horse’s quality of movement

A horse’s suitability for a particular job

A horse’s ability to hold up to a particular workload

All of the above

A horse that’s hocks are close together can be described as

Calf kneed

Base wide

Cow hocked

Bow legged

A horse that’s toes point inward towards each other can be described as...

Toed out

Pigeon toed

Base narrow

When evaluating a horse’s balance we are looking at

If the horse’s head is up or down

If the horse has equal muscle and fat throughout their body

If the horse looks like it would be comfortable to ride

A horse’s Pastern should be...

Short with a steep angle

Short with a gradual slope

Long with a steep angle

Long with a gradual slope

Select the list of traits that are most desirable in hunter jumper performance horses

Small eyes, little ears, long back, short neck

Large eyes, refined throat latch, clean legs, short back, powerful hind end, uphill build

Medium size eyes, subtle throatlatch, thick legs, steep hip angle

A horse with conformational flaws...

Should be passed over as this guarantees the horse will not be healthy or successful

Are taken into account with managing a horse’s program

What is a wind puff?

A loud breathing horse typically due to conformational issues

A fluid filled sac usually located near a joint, sometimes trigger by conformational flaws leading to an uneven distribution of weight

Fat deposits caused by Cushings disease

A horse’s Topline and coat condition...

Gives us hints into his care and program as well as his general health

Is not something that can be improved with proper feed and grooming

Is solely linked to genetics

Conformation & Evaluation of the Performance Horse

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