Horse confirmation, horse body, horse anatomy, online equine education, online equine certification, equine nutrition

Mastering Equine Conformation: Understanding Structure, Balance, and Performance

$97.00

Unlock the secrets of equine conformation with this comprehensive course, designed to help you assess structure, balance, and performance with confidence and precision.

This course is designed for horse owners, breeders, and equine professionals who want to understand how a horse’s physical structure impacts its performance in breeding and competition based on specific discipline.

In this comprehensive course, you will learn how to evaluate a horse’s balance, muscling, and limb structure, and understand how to assess these traits for performance potential. You’ll also gain insights into how proper conformation can prevent injury and promote longevity in equine athletes.

This course covers key aspects of equine conformation including balance, slope, angles, muscle distribution, and limb analysis. By the end, you’ll be able to assess a horse’s structural integrity and use this knowledge for better decision-making in breeding, training, and competition.

Featured Benefits

• Learn the importance of conformation for a horse’s performance, balance, and longevity.

• Understand how balance, angles, and muscle distribution influence a horse’s movement.

• Learn to identify common conformation faults in the forelimbs and hind limbs.

• Use conformation analysis for better breeding decisions and training plans.

Key Skills Covered

• Understanding the anatomy of equine conformation and how it impacts health and performance.

• Analyzing balance, slope, and angles to evaluate structural soundness.

• Assessing muscle distribution and body type in relation to discipline suitability.

• Identifying limb conformation faults and understanding their implications for performance and injury prevention.

Lessons Included

25

Course Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Continuing Education Eligibility

NBCAAM Approved (National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage) - 8 Hours General CE

Audience

Equine Bodyworker, Vet Technician, Horse Owner, New Horse Owner, Barn Manager, Barn worker

Mastering Equine Conformation: Understanding Structure, Balance, and Performance

$97.00

Existing Student Course Login