Horse Unsoundness and Conformation Questions

Front

An example of an unsoundness is: birth marks, wire cuts, capped hock, stifled founder.

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stifled founder.

Front

The balanced arrangement of muscle, tone, and other body tissues refer to a horse’s:

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conformation.

Front

Structural correctness is observed by examining the horse’s:

Back

feet and legs.

Front

What is an injury or abnormality that affects a horse’s ability to perform?

Back

Unsoundness

Front

A horse’s ability to perform is not affected, but its value is hurt by: blemishes.

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blemishes.

Front

Which horse most often has a nervous disposition?

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Race horse

Front

Which pleasure horse is expected to vary most in purchase price?

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Outstanding

Front

When viewed from the side, a well-balanced horse will be equal in the shoulder, hip, and:

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rump.

Front

One can observe lameness when a horse is moving by watching for: head nodding.

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head nodding.

Front

An example of a blemish is:

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a capped hock.