Horse conformationOnline version What do you know about the horse’s conformation? Answer the questions by selecting your chosen answer. Got to the last question? Click 'Check' to view your score and the correct answers. by e-quine .com 1 What percentage of their weight does the horse carry on the forehand? a 40% b 60% c 80% 2 What is determined by the length of the torso? a How far the horse can flex b How fast the horse can go c The horse’s equilibrium 3 What is determined by the length of the neck? a How fast the horse can go b How far the forelegs can reach forward c The horse’s equilibrium 4 What is determined by the shoulder angle? a The horse’s equilibrium b How far the forelegs can reach forward c How far the horse can flex 5 What is NOT a potential consequence of a weak back? a Less carrying capacity b A more flexible body c Faster flight responses 6 What is determined by the angle of the croup? a The carrying capacity and impulsion b The horse’s equilibrium c How far the horse can flex 7 What is the advantage of a long croup? a More power in the hindquarters b The body is more balanced c This is actually a disadvantage 8 Why are the horse's hind knees slightly turned out? a To create more speed b For balance c Because the belly is wider than the hindquarters
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