Performance Geldings.

GELDINGS; HINDLIMB; HORSE breeding; SEXUAL dimorphism

This article from Horse & Rider magazine discusses the evaluation and placement of performance geldings based on their conformation. The judge assesses the horses' balance, structural correctness, breed and sex characteristics, and muscle. The article provides a detailed analysis of three specific geldings, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in terms of conformation. The judge ultimately ranks the horses based on their overall balance and structural correctness. The article also includes information on how readers can submit photos of their own horses for evaluation. [Extracted from the article]

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