Mastering Equine Conformation – Structure, Balance & Perform

NVA L2: Mastering Equine Conformation – Structure, Balance & Performance

Learn to evaluate equine conformation and assess a horse’s suitability for various disciplines. Covers structure, balance, and performance to help owners and equine professionals make informed decisions about horse selection and training.

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Course curriculum

1. NVA Stable Start Overview
2. A message from April
1. Why Is Conformation Important?
1. Balance, Slope and Angles: Balance
2. Balance, Slope and Angles: Neck & Shoulder Angles
3. Balance, Slope and Angles: Forelimbs
4. Balance, Slope and Angles: Hindquarters
5. Balance, Slope and Angles: Age & Growth Factors
6. Note before Quiz
7. QUIZ: Balance, Slope and Angles
1. Structure: The Head
2. Structure: The Neck
3. Structure: The Withers
4. Structure: The Forequarters
5. Structure: The Hindquarters
6. Structure: The Hooves
7. QUIZ: Structure
1. Muscling
2. Equine Types
3. Equine Travel
4. Note before Quiz
5. QUIZ: Muscle, Type and Travel
1. Conformation Suitability
2. Conformation Suitability II
3. Note before Test
4. QUIZ: Conformation
1. Conformational Faults of the Forelimb
2. Conformation Problems of the Hoof
3. Conformation Issues of Pastern
4. Conformation Issues of Carpus (Knees)
5. Analysis of Forelimbs
6. External Article: Structural Excellence in the Forelimb by Deb Bennett
7. External Article: An Eye for a Good Shoulder by Deb Bennett
8. External Article: A Most Delicate Balance by Deb Bennett
9. External Article: Shoulder Form and Function by Deb Bennett
10. Note before Quiz
11. QUIZ: Fore limb analysis
1. Hind Limb Faults
2. Conformation Faults of the Hind Limbs
3. Analysis of the Hindquarters
4. Note before Quiz
5. Quiz: Hind limb analysis
1. Conformation Traits Chart
2. Glossary of Conformation Traits Chart
1. Equine Institute Course Completion Message
2. NVA Post-Course Questions
3. NVA Course Completion Message

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NVA L2: Mastering Equine Conformation – Structure, Balance & Performance

Course curriculum

Welcome to the Equine Conformation Course!

Why is Conformation Important?

Conformation Critique Part 1: Balance, Slope and Angles

Conformation Critique Part 2: Structure

Conformation Critique Part 3: Muscle, Type and Travel

Conformation Exam

Conformational Faults of the Forelimbs

Conformation Faults of the Hind Limbs

Resources

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