The Standard is also used to evaluate Morgan type and conformation outside of the show ring.
Type is the ideal or standard of perfection for the breed.
A Morgan is distinctive for its stamina and vigor, personality and eagerness and strong natural way of moving. Conformation is the degree of perfection of the component parts and their relationship to each other. The ears should be short and shapely, set rather wide apart and carried alertly. Mares may have a slightly longer ear. The throatlatch is slightly deeper than other breeds and should be refined sufficiently to allow proper flexion at the poll and normal respiration.