Once you have completed Conformation you will be able to:

• Understand the difference between static and dynamic conformation.

• Perform an assessment to evaluate the horse's conformation. 

• Evaluate the good and bad points on the horse's body during static conformation.

• Discuss and analyse hoof conformation and foot balance.

• Explain possible effects on the horse when static conformation is incorrect.

• Analyse the horse during dynamic conformation, including:

  • describing and evaluating the horse's natural gaits. 

  • assessing different faults in the action and the possible effects they may have on the horse.

• Evaluate other relevant factors when assessing a horse's conformation, including: 

  • muscle formation.

  • age.

  • condition.

  • breed and type.

  • suitability for work.

• Discuss different types and purpose of shoes and pads, including:

  • concave fullered shoe.

  • plain stamped shoe.

  • natural balance shoe.

  • heart bar shoes.

  • egg bar shoes.

  • rolled toes.

  • racing plates.

  • glue-on shoes.

  • different types of pads.