2. Conformation 2

Question 1

What is conformation?

Answer 1

Evaluates the degree of correctness to determine how the horse moves

Question 2

Why do we need to understand good and poor conformation?

Answer 2

• Welfare
• Structural correctness for discipline
• Longevity
• Correct breeding
• Enhance performance

Question 3

What is assessed in C4 Conformation?

Answer 3

Visual assessment of ideal and poor horse conformation features in diagrams of equines at stand

Question 4

What aspects are considered for balance in conformation?

Answer 4

• Wither and hip height
• Topline and underline
• Heel height
• Flaring
• Frog and sole conformation

Question 5

What are the types of back conformation issues?

Answer 5

• Swayback
• Roach backed
• Long backed

Question 6

What issues can occur with neck conformation?

Answer 6

• High/low set
• Ewe neck
• Laid back/upright shoulder

Question 7

What are the foreleg conformation issues viewed from the front?

Answer 7

• Bow-legged
• Toes in/out
• Knock-kneed

Question 8

What are the foreleg conformation issues viewed from the side?

Answer 8

• Camped-under
• Camped-out
• Knee-sprung
• Calf-kneed

Question 9

What are the hind leg conformation issues viewed from the side?

Answer 9

• Sickle-hocked
• Upright through hind limbs
• Camped-under
• Camped-out

Question 10

What are the hind leg conformation issues viewed from the rear?

Answer 10

• Base-wide
• Base-narrow
• Bow-legged
• Cow-hocked

Question 11

What factors are important for pastern and hoof angle conformation?

Answer 11

Pastern and hoof angle

Question 12

What does ‘camped out’ mean?

Answer 12

A conformation issue where the horse stands with its hind legs positioned too far back

Question 13

Is there such a thing as a perfect horse?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

What should we do when looking for a horse?

Answer 14

Evaluate conformation and suitability for intended purpose

Question 15

What does shoe wear tell us?

Answer 15

Indications of the horse’s movement and conformation issues

Question 16

How can you assess conformation?

Answer 16

Through visual evaluation and understanding conformation terminology