What do you look for in conformation on a race horse?

[wiphan]

I am just curious what you would look for in conformation wise when looking at purchasing race horses? If anyone has any thoughts I would love the education

Longer forearm? longer gaskin? smaller cannon bone?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by wiphan

I am just curious what you would look for in conformation wise when looking at purchasing race horses? If anyone has any thoughts I would love the education

Longer forearm? longer gaskin? smaller cannon bone?

It is hard to explain correctly without using visuals

[ELA]

What do you look for in conformation on a race horse?

An expert's opinion, LOL.

I don't live with the horse day to day, train, watch them grown, etc. It is the experts who have watched hundreds, if not thousands, of horses grow, mature, develop, etc. over time. Thus, they know and understands -- to whatever extent possible -- how the small issues and nuances also develop, grow, etc. over time.

Actually, I've been looking at horses most of my adult life, and I still ask trainers, vets, bloodstock consultants, etc.

Eric

[Rileyoriley]

Balance when moving.

[Cajungator26]

This is a good conformational example (IMO):



I might be biased, though. He's my favorite stallion standing in Florida.

[AeWingnut]

Cajun, there haven't been any git yit

[Riot]

Originally Posted by wiphan

I am just curious what you would look for in conformation wise when looking at purchasing race horses? If anyone has any thoughts I would love the education

Longer forearm? longer gaskin? smaller cannon bone?

Bloodhorse has a little book, "Pinhooking", that has all the basic conformation information in it - you can order it from their website, Eclipse Press. I think they also have one on buying yearlings.