How well do you know your conformation??

Question

Okay, I'm bored as fuh, so I decide i'd make a little horse conformation quiz for you guys.... watching people struggle is fun for me..Haha---Alrighty, here we go!!

Which of the following are generally considered desirable conformational traits of the horse's head?

A-ears set close together, large eyes, thin-walled nostrils

B-narrow forehead, small eyes, wide muzzle

C-close-set eyes, thin jowls, thick-walled nostrils

What is the ideal foot and pastern angle of the horse's hind foot?

A-45-50 degrees

B-50-55 degrees

C-55-60 degrees

The following words are used to name various faults of which anatomical structure: calf, bucked, bench?

A-shin

B-hock

C-knee

What is the definition of a "ewe" neck?

A-the upper and lower sides of the neck are arched downward

B-the neck is properly arched, but too thin and long

C-the jowls are too large, or the throatlatch is too thick

More to come, Don't answer yet!!

Answer 1

1. i think it's a

2. it MUST be 55 degrees. so i guess b

3. a- bench i think. b- calf. c- i think bucked.

4. b

5. a i think, but the wording doesn't make much sense.

6. a. but with more what???

7. b

8. a- standing under. b- pigeon- toed. c- base narrow... stop laughing at me!

9. b

10. a i think

don't laugh at me! i know some of my answers are probably pretty stupid.

Answer 2

1. A

2. A

3. C

4. A

5. C

6. C...your answers confused me idk but they seem Off LOL

7. C

8. A

9. A

10. A....That was FUn Fun FUn LOL!

Tell us the answers SOON

Answer 3

Well, some of these are guesses, but it sounded like fun, so:

Which of the following are generally considered desirable conformational traits of the horse's head?

A-ears set close together, large eyes, thin-walled nostrils

What is the ideal foot and pastern angle of the horse's hind foot?

B-50-55 degrees

The following words are used to name various faults of which anatomical structure: calf, bucked, bench?

C-knee

What is the definition of a "ewe" neck?

I didn't really like any of these answers...a ewe neck is better defined as a neck that arches upward rather than downward, making a dip in the crest in front of the withers, rather than a nice muscular upward curve.  Like this photo... http://www.laminitisclinic.org/images/Co...

The angle of the shoulder is determined by ...

C-a line between the point of the withers and the point of the shoulder

Which of the following best describes hindquarters suited to race horses?

A-a more sloping croup with more (was there more to this answer?  It seemed like the best one, though incomplete.)

Which of the following is most directly associated with length of stride?  

C-long forearm (humerus)

The following conformation faults generally originate at which anatomical structure: base narrow, pigeon-toed, standing under?  

C-elbow

A line dropped straight down from the point of the buttock should ...

A-touch the point of the hock and fall just behind the point of the fetlock

Which of the following describes the characteristics of the front foot when compared to the hind foot?

A-more rounded toe and broader heel

Answer 4

i feel so stupid right now b b c ( i couldn't be bothered doing the other questions you added...sorry)and daisy kj's answer for the ewe neck lol

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Which of the following are generally considered desirable conformational traits of the horse's head?

A-ears set close together, large eyes, thin-walled nostrils

What is the ideal foot and pastern angle of the horse's hind foot?

B-50-55 degrees

The following words are used to name various faults of which anatomical structure: calf, bucked, bench?

C-knee

What is the definition of a "ewe" neck?

A-the upper and lower sides of the neck are arched downward

The angle of the shoulder is determined by ...

C-a line between the point of the withers and the point of the shoulder

Which of the following best describes hindquarters suited to race horses?

A-a more sloping croup with more

closed angles of the hip and stifle joints



Which of the following is most directly associated with length of stride?

A-long scapula

The following conformation faults generally originate at which anatomical structure: base narrow, pigeon-toed, standing under?

C-elbow

A line dropped straight down from the point of the buttock should ...

B-touch the point of the hock and the point of the fetlock



Which of the following describes the characteristics of the front foot when compared to the hind foot?

A-more rounded toe and broader heel

I'm not sure how acurate I am on a few of these, but I gave it a shot!! These kind of questions are fun! LOL!

**Edit**

DaisyKJ-- I liked your answer for ewe neck better too!! LOL!!