Equine Posture versus Conformation: What are we Really Seeing?

Every horse has a unique conformation, but not everything we observe is determined by the way they are built. Many horses develop postural adaptations throughout their lives as a result of muscular imbalance, previous injury, pain, training methods, management practices or compensatory movement patterns. Distinguishing between true conformation and changeable posture is essential for anyone involved in assessing, training or caring for horses. This CPD offers a comprehensive understanding and check list