1: Conformation & Locomotion

Question 1

Walk:

Answer 1

4 Beat: LH->LF->RH->RF

Question 2

Trot:

Answer 2

2 Beat Diagonal:
RF+LH->LF+RH

Question 3

Canter

Answer 3

3 Beat:
Left Lead: RH->LH+RF->LF
Right Lead: LH->RH+LF->RF

Question 4

Winging-out is consistent with what conformation?

Answer 4

Toed-in

Question 5

Winging-in is consistent with what conformation?

Answer 5

Toed-out

Question 6

What are the two main components of a conformation exam?

Answer 6

Muscling & Limbs

Question 7

During a conformation exam, what should you be examining for the muscle?

Answer 7

amount, tone, symmetry; take breed/use into account

Question 8

What conformational abnormalities should you be aware of when examining the forelimbs from the front?

Answer 8

Toed-in/Toed-out
Base-wide/Base-narrow
Varus/Valgus
In/Out at the Knee
Offset Knees (radiocarpal displacement)

Question 9

What conformational abnormalities should you be aware of when examining the forelimbs from the side?

Answer 9

Palmar/Dorsal Deviation of Carpus
Hoof-Pastern Angle

Question 10

What conformational abnormalities should you be aware of when examining the hindlimbs from the side?

Answer 10

Straight/Sickle Hocks

Question 11

What conformational abnormalities should you be aware of when examining the hind limbs from behind?

Answer 11

Cow-Hocked
In at the Hock
Base-narrow
Toed-in/Toed-out