Conformation Flashcards
1
Q
The physical appearance of an animal due to the arrangement of muscle, bone, and tissue
A
Conformation
2
Q
Components of conformation
A
Balance, muscling, structure, type, quality, and travel (BSMQTT)
3
Q
What is balance?
A
The equal distribution of muscling and weight from the front of the horse to the back, top to bottom, and side to side.
4
Q
Buck-kneed
A
Over at the knees
5
Q
Calf-kneed
A
Back at the knees
6
Q
Splay footed
A
Toes out
7
Q
Cow hocked
A
Hocks face in
8
Q
Pigeon toed
A
Toes in
9
Q
Sickle hocked
A
Hocks bend too much, not straight enough
10
Q
Post legged
A
Hocks and back legs too straight
