Horse conformation

Evaluate the conformation of these reining-bred long yearlings and place them in your order of preference. Then see how your choices compare with our expert judge's.

  Before comparing horses, what is essential?  A mental picture of the ideal  What is the purpose of judging?  To find within a group of horses, the horse most typical of the ideal of that breed, the second closest, etc. Conformation

profile of various head types of horses

We all know what an ideal neck looks like… Just think of Valegro and his delicate arching neck. But necks can be long, short, upside down, ewe, swan, and upright. Sometimes poor …

Back confirmation

Get the ins and outs of conformation from a horse-judging expert, so you can learn to ‘see’ a horse like a pro and master judging jargon once and for all.

Visit the post for more.

Built for speed and power, but amazingly fragile, a horse's legs are a marvel of intricate design. This overview will help you gain the knowledge you need to recognize the important elements of good conformation when evaluating a horse.

May 30, 2019 - The final part of my Conformation Blog is about the equine engine; the hindquarters. The shape of the quarters and the angle of the joints are good indicators of the horse`s potential for speed and…

Evaluate and place these 3-year-old Thoroughbred mares in your order of preference, then see how your choices compare with an expert judge's.