Conformation Quiz

What does BCS stand for in horse description?

• Body Condition Score

• Basic Care System

• Breed Classification Standard

• Bone Composition Scale

How old is this horse approximately?​ (a)  

• 3 - 4 yrs
• 6 - 8 yrs
• 10 - 15yrs
• 15yrs +

When assessing conformation, we should be looking at the size, length and angles of​ (a)  

• bones
• muscles
• tendons
• body fat
• ligaments
• internal organs

When we first look at a horses conformation, we should look to assess the size of each part of the body in relation to other parts - this tells us if the horse is in

What does the term 'forehand' refer to in a horse?

• The front part of the horse

• The back part of the horse

• The legs of the horse

• The tail of the horse

Which is preferable?

• Forehand larger than hindquarters

• Hindquarters larger than forehand

• Forehand and hindquarters the same size

What percentage of bodyweight does a horse naturally carry on its forehand?

• 30 - 40%

• 40 - 50%

• 50 - 60%

• 60 - 70%

What does a large shoulder in a horse suggest?

• Heavy on the forehand

• Able to gallop fast

• Makes it more agile

• Light on the forehand

When riding and training horses, we aim to develop muscle structure to enable the horse to carry more weight on its

• Forehand

• Hindquarters

What is the purpose of the measurement points in the diagram?

• To determine the horse's age

• To assess the horse's proportion

• To measure the horse's speed

• To evaluate the horse's diet