When it comes to quality/ overall value of a barrel horse does conformation matter?

Question

I mean look at Hot Shot (The NBHA Youth World Champion) his legs are very crooked and he runs some of the fastest times we see.

I'm looking at a horse now and he is *said* to be this great barrel horse but his legs are very crooked. I've ridden him and he seems sound but I'm not sure what to do.

Answer 1

Yes. It may not matter much while he is very young  but in the long run - It matters a lot !!!