2. Conformation standards assure the horse’s soundness. *
2a. Give reasons for answer *
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3. If the horse has good conformation, he’ll be a great performer. *
3a. Give reasons for answer *
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4. Equine conformation evaluates the degree of correctness of a horse's bone structure, musculature, and its body proportions in relation to each other. *
4a. Give reasons for answer *
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5. View a horse’s conformation from front, side and rear. *
6. A pretty head assures correct conformation. *
6a. Explain answer *
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7. An upside-down neck is associated with a high head. *
8. High withers make saddle fit difficult. *
9. A big, wide chest is very desirable. *
9a. Explain answer *
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10. A long arm produces speed. *
11. A horse “over” at the knee is unsound. *
11a. Explain answer *
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12. Short pasterns are bad. *
12a. Explain answer *
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13. The perfect length of the hindquarters is 30% of the total body length. *
14. A short hip creates a high stifle. *
15. Horses are naturally slightly cow-hocked *
15a. Explain answer *
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16. "Confirmation" and "conformation" describe the same thing. *
16a. What is the definition of "confirmation"? *
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Please send conformation evaluation essay to your instructor: gwadds1@aol.com *