The horse's digit appears to be twisted outward. This conformation fault usually causes the afflicted limb to wing-in. Toed out horses may be prone to brushing.... ↪ Read more

The horse's digit appears to be twisted inward. This conformation fault usually causes the afflicted limb to wing-out. Horses who are toed in on both fore feet are called pigeon-toed.... ↪ Read more

The measurement from the junction of the coronary band and hoof wall, to the ground surface at the most anterior aspect of the hoof's dorsal surface.... ↪ Read more

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A horse "tied in at the knees" has a cannon bone that while vertical is slightly towards the front of the knee and not directly below the upper leg.... ↪ Read more

Infection of the tissues of the frog by micro-organisms. This is seen as a foul smelling black crud or discharge in the commissures and frog. Advanced cases may invade sensitive tissues and cause lameness. a.k.a: Frush (archaic).... ↪ Read more

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Soft swelling of the tendon sheath of the DDF just above the point of the hock. This swelling is often visible on both sides of the limb. Thoroughpin rarely results in lameness, but does indicate weakness in the hock, excessive stress, trauma , or a combination of these. a.k.a: Through-pin.... ↪ Read more

A fore limb.... ↪ Read more

Describes hoof shoeing or trimming done in an attempt to relieve lameness or unsoundness. a.k.a: Pathological shoeing.... ↪ Read more

Surgical severing of a tendon.... ↪ Read more

See: Bowed Tendon.... ↪ Read more