How Horse Conformation Affects Performance and Soundness

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11 жыл бұрын

in today's video we will be discussing horse conformation. Can you look at a horse and be able to tell how he is going to move? Or where he is most likely to develop a lameness if he is in heavy work? Or ever just wonder why some horses excel in performance disciplines such as dressage, eventing, or reining, while others can't even find their feet to jump a crossrail?
While a big part of performance is training, good conformation is what really creates an equine athlete. Even if you are only interested in light trail riding - knowing how to evaluate conformation can help you choose a horse that is more likely to stay sound and be a comfortable ride.
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@46rambo49 7 жыл бұрын

different confirmation for different disciplines. Molly may not rein and rope well, though she would be excellent in dressage and other classes. Good talk CRK

@livliv31 6 жыл бұрын

This is a very helpful video. Can you explain different neck confirmations with what to avoid and the optimum ratio. I am also curious about flaws intake threat where the neck connects to head

@lunardrawing8585 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@amitchahar1986 Жыл бұрын

Good informative video mam I am Looking for a jumping horse this will help me thanks।

@3bellsranch177 10 жыл бұрын

Good breakdown and explanation. Beautiful horses!

@jolie2805 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you !very interesting ,well behaved and beautiful horses too!

@chandorequestrian 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it! You do a great job of explaining things.

@ph656 4 жыл бұрын

This is so interesting and educational. Thanks 🙏

@JavierBonillaC 8 жыл бұрын

It is very good but pedagogy is never the strength of these videos. I'd love to see something that says a) Here is a deficient shoulder, now look at its effects when the horse is trotting. b) Here is a correct shoulder, see now at the trot how it makes a big difference. But that takes a lot of resources so thanks for the video still.

@jmerlo4119 6 жыл бұрын

Javier Bonilla.- But she does begin by giving you the wisest and most comprehensive advise there is, namely: ..-"the horse basically has to look beautiful and well balanced"- . The differences you demand to be shown, are too subtle to be detected in a video or by an inexperienced eye. They only become apparent as a hindrance when the horse is submitted to very heavy work or to perform full power or agility demanding exercises, like in very high jumping, racing, polo, cutting and the like. This means that at least 90% of horses are perfectly suitable for at least 90% of the riding that is practiced in this day and age.

@equestanton1017 7 ай бұрын

Yes that would be interesting and instructive. By now I can tell exactly how horse will move based on it's structure alone, this would also be very easy to show on a lunge. Most beginers wouldn't be able to tell.

@JavierBonillaC 7 ай бұрын

@@jmerlo4119Great, I glt that one checked with my horses then 😊

@samliechty7305 9 жыл бұрын

You are the horse God!

@suzykidd6398 7 жыл бұрын

Could u talk more about the hooves

@WhipFlash0122Bri 6 жыл бұрын

hi i was wondering would a wild mustang make a good show jumper.

@kto3932 6 жыл бұрын

Brianne Geoghegan Mustangs have a lot of variation from influence of stray or released tame horses that intermixed with the herds. There are many who are best suited for western or pleasure, but certainly a few are good English prospects. They tend to be smaller horses, but some can be a bit bigger, there's one in particular (sorry I can't remember the name!) that has a lot of draft influence and produces very large horses. They are known for being brave, hardy, and pretty sound, all good traits for any competition horse, and there are a few that have been successful in jumping disciplines - I know specifically in eventing there is Elisa Wallace's Hwin. There are a lot of mustangs in holding pens desperately needing homes, and if you are up to the challenge of working with one or know someone you trust to do it for you, I would definitely encourage you to go look! My advice would be to take a trainer experienced in show jumping and looking for prospects with you to your nearest holding pen, where you can often view hundreds of horses at once. I'm sure one will catch your eye! You also may want to consider an off-track thoroughbred if you are interested in helping horses that need homes, they are more traditional English-style horses and have at least had a rider on them before. Hope I helped :)