Kiger horses tend to be mule footed. The body conformation of the Kiger Mustang is distinctive, with chest of good depth and with short back, broad and moderately muscled. The barrel, oval, with well sprung ribs and full flank. The sternum should not protrude. Withers are well defined, but not prominent.
Dorsal stripe is mandatory with herringbone stripes desirable.
The hind legs should be squarely set and so placed that the horse turns on his hindquarters with legs under the horse. The hips should be well rounded. Croup should be rounded gently with medium-low set tail, well carried. The tail to be full with light colored guard hair. The hocks should be wide, deep and clean.