FINAL EXAM: Conformation & Evaluation of the Foal Flashcards
1
Q
Ideal
A
- Parallel
- Landing and pushing forces are distributed equally throughout leg
- Limbs swing straight forward and back
- Only 13% foals considered ideal
2
Q
Base narrow
A
more forces on outside
3
Q
Toed out
A
- splay footed
- will frequently wing in
- force will sit heavy on ankles
4
Q
Toed in
A
- pigeon toed
- will frequently “paddle out”
5
Q
Carpus valgus
A
“knock knee”
common in foals
6
Q
Carpus varus
A
bow legged
7
Q
Tarsus valgus
A
“cow hocked”
in at hock
8
Q
Windswept
A
legs lean the same way
9
Q
Base wide
A
More forces on inside
More inclined to splits
*almost all foals are base wide
Usually grow out of it
