Identify conformation defects of the front and hind legs.
Identification should include
- base narrow
- base wide
- bowlegged
- calf-kneed
- bench knees
- knee-sprung
- knock-kneed
- sickle hocks
- straight hocks
- toed-in
- toed-out.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can conformation defects be used to predict a horse’s future health and limitations?
- How can each of these conformation faults affect the athletic ability of the horse?
- How can corrective trimming and shoeing improve conformation faults?