2007-02-03 09:25:04 · 9 answers · asked by karen g 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Just because a horse has good conformation doesn't mean he won't have underlying health issues with joints, muscles, or hoof problems. It's not the conformation that makes a great winner- it's the attitude. I've seen some of the prettiest horses with the best conformation that had no train-ability. And I've also seen horses that had conformational flaws but made a willing equine partner and a great performer.
If you're going to buy a horse- don't just judge by the cover. Is he smart, have a kind eye, does he have a healthy attitude? You may just end up passing up a great horse just because his conformation wasn't right on cue.
2007-02-03 15:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by silvaspurranch 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Better than with bad conformation, yes. If he has bad legs like a bowed tendon or something he will likely not be a very good jumper. There are other conformation things too but as long as there's nothing major then the horse should be fine. I would highly suggest a book called Getting in TTouch (yes with two T's) by Linda Tellington-Jones with Sybil Taylor. It talks about several different conformation "things" that can tell what your horses personality is like. It is a very interesting book and I really enjoy it and it may help you. Go to google.com and type in Getting in TTouch. I hope this helps!
2007-02-03 17:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Conformation doesn't predict behavior.
He can have the best conformation and be the worst performance. Best performance and worse conformation. Either way.
Even the "winning horses" have bad qualities that are covered by better behavior or specific judge finds a good quality over others or specific course the horse favors. (pivits v.s non pivits, stops v.s backing up etc).
My gelding has great conformation, but he needs work on his behavior performance.
2007-02-03 21:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by Mutchkin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily. if u look at some of the race horse a long time ago... for examlpe, Traveler. he was a shi*y looking horse that someone bought off of a plow and then raced him, and he was a winner, undefeated at his time. i have a registered gelding and he does not look near as good as the other horses that i compete against, but we(my horse and i) beat em'! i think alot of it has to do with the way the horse is trained and handled.
horses are not born great, they are made great!
2007-02-04 10:11:50 · answer #4 · answered by kooneyedkellie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. How he moves, his mental ability, and his character also play huge roles in how he performs. But a good conformation is a big step down the right road!
2007-02-03 20:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by horsegirlabw 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
confirmation does help but say you went into a show ring and he wasnt as trained as other horses, or he isnt relaxed then no he wont win because you need your horse to be relaxed and know his stuff before you show, good conformation or not. it also depends on his work ethinc. if he has a good work ethic and is relaxed and knows his stuff in the show ring he will be very hard to beat. but he MUST know his stuff and become accustumed to show rings and be confidant in them.
2007-02-04 09:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he/she has good conformation show them in halter!! after u train them to stand correct. but ussualy horses with good conformation place better in shows i think, becuase they look better and ussualy have better movement ^_^
2007-02-03 17:52:42 · answer #7 · answered by Amy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it dependse also his character. Does he have a winner character
2007-02-03 17:28:19 · answer #8 · answered by curiosity_kills_the_cat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might,,
2007-02-03 18:47:05 · answer #9 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋