Equine conformation

Equine conformation evaluates a horse's bone structure, musculature, and its body proportions in relation to each other. Undesirable conformation can limit the ability to perform a specific task. Although there are several faults with universal disadvantages, a horse's conformation is usually judged according to its intended use.

Thus "form to function" is one of the first set of traits considered in judging conformation.
A horse with poor form for a show jumper could have excellent conformation for a cutting horse or draft horse.
Every horse has good and bad points of conformation and many horses excel even with conformation faults.

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