1. Horse Conformation Angles, Proportions, and Measurements

2. The Scenario A horse trainer is attending an auction to purchase horses for a client. The trainer is interested in horses that will most likely be able to perform and compete at a high degree of athleticism without injury. Horses that have good conformation (balanced proportions and correct angles) are more likely to stay injury free and have a smoother gait, or way of going, than a horse that has poor conformation.

3. Today�s Lesson This lesson will work through the process of evaluating a horse to determine if it has acceptable or unacceptable conformation. Conformation varies between breeds and the purpose the horse will be used for For our purposes, we will use general guidelines We will be looking at ratios, proportion, angles, and measurements But first, we need to review these terms

4. Angles What is an angle? A geometric figure made up of two rays or two line segments that have the same endpoint. The endpoint is called the vertex. Angles are classified into four categories: Right angle (90 degrees) Acute angle (less than 90 degrees) Obtuse angle (more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees) Straight angle (180 degrees)

5. Right Angle