AQHA Geldings

I EVALUATE FOR CONFORMATION using the four categories of balance, structure, sex characteristics, and muscling. Age and gender affect some of those categories, and geldings should still show good breed characteristics in addition to being structurally correct. From a functional standpoint, a horse should display balance and correctness to do a job and stay sound. Muscling needs to be adequate for the job, as well.

When I first look at a class after watching them track, overall attractiveness stands out. With a trained eye, the horses that