Conformation
conformation is how a horse is built
Horses of each breed are put together in different ways with different body types to accomplish different purposes. But all horses bodies should be put together in a way that contributes to them being sound. Being sound means the horse does not limp or travel unnaturally because of pain or discomfort.
In this lesson, you will learn what makes an overall balanced horse with good conformation.
which horse looks the best to you?
Just because a horse looks "pretty", doesn't mean his body is put together in a way that keeps him healthy or sound.
what he looks like on the outside is what he looks like on the inside
A horses skeleton is the frame of his body. You will learn how the bones and limbs should line up in order to keep the horse sound.