Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine the impacts of conformation on horse soundness and performance.
- Identify the equine requirements for specific equine programs.
- Identify functions of the internal systems of a horse.
- Identify the common points of a horse to enable clear description of any performance-related problems.
- Explain the connection between conformation and performance of a horse.
- Use techniques to determine conformation faults that result in unsoundness and impact on the performance of a horse.
- Assess horse for suitability for use in different programs