Selection of Thoroughbred horses for racing and breeding is based primarily on equine performance, pedigree, and phenotype (physical characteristics). Although conformation plays a critical role in ...

"What is the relationship between conformation and performance, and what can we do to impact it?" These questions have been asked by those focused on performance in many species, and they were the ...

It's not one of the glamour events at the State 4-H Horse Show and Exposition going on this week at Fonner Park. There's no riding or roping. A group of 4-H'ers gather in the center of the horse arena ...

The organisers of Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) are “thrilled” to confirm the 2025 HOYS judges. Grandstand Media has announced the ride and conformation judges for all the light horse classes to run ...

Before placing their Kentucky Derby bets, handicappers will consult any and all data: the horse’s pedigree and past performances, as well as wind and even soil conditions at Churchill Downs. Some ...