Equine Conformation, Movement, and Performance

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Unique among domesticated species, the horse’s primary role is performance rather than food, fiber, or companionship. Although horses are inherently athletic, not all individuals have the same athletic ability, and even individuals with superior physical traits require athletic development to realize them in performance. This class will examine the interrelated concepts of equine conformation, movement, and performance with the goal of understanding the relationship between an animal’s natural qualities, its fitness, its athletic potential, and its limitations.