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Conformation Faults: Part 3

As can be seen below, some conformations that are considered faults for horses intended for general riding can actually help certain types of horses. This illustration shows a good conformation of...

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Conformation Faults: Part 2

In order to further examine the conformation of the horse's legs, stand directly in front of him and assess the straightness (or lack thereof). In this first illustration, the forelegs come...

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Equine Conformation Fault

As I wrote in one of the first articles I wrote for the About.com Horses site, "The legs could be said to be the most important part of the horse,...

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A Conformation Judge's Philosophy

Whether judging a model class, evaluating a prospect for a client or sizing up the yearlings at home, I look first for an overall impression of balance and symmetry. I...

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Conformation Clinic: Quarter-type Geldings

I consider four criteria when evaluating conformation: balance, structural correctness, quality/breed characteristics and muscling. I look for a horse that's the best combination of all four. To assess balance, I first...

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Conformation Clinic: 4-Year-Old Geldings

Whether I'm judging a halter or performance class, the qualities I look for in a horse conformation are balance, correct structure, eye appeal, and adequate muscling. (The latter is especially...

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Judge These Yearlings' Conformation

Balance is important, regardless of the horse's intended use--whether the horse is a performance horse or a halter horse. I look for a horse with a smooth topline and proportionate...

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Conformation Clinic: Aged Mares

Whether I'm judging a halter class or evaluating a prospect for myself, the qualities I look for in a horse are balance, correct leg structure, breed/gender characteristics, and evenly distributed...

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Equine Conformation Part 1

There is no such thing as the perfect horse... However, by being knowledgeable about the finer points of equine anatomy and conformation, you can find a horse that is more likely...

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