The loins, or lumbus, are the sides between the lower ribs and pelvis, and the lower part of the back. The term is used to describe the anatomy of humans and quadrupeds, such as horses, pigs, or cattle. Where are Read more…
Ringbone in horses is an osteoarthritis condition affecting the coffin or pastern joint of a horse. Typically caused by injury to the joint, it can lead to a long term abnormality of your horse’s gait and the inability to perform Read more…
Fetlock boots, also called brushing boots or ankle boots, are worn on a horse’s hind legs. What is a horses front ankle called? Fetlock: Sometimes called a horse’s ankle, the fetlock is actually more like the ball of the foot Read more…
Posterior or Caudal – Located towards the back of the body (eg the back portion of the limb). What is a horses backside called? Hindquarters: the large, muscular area of the hind legs, above the stifle and behind the barrel. Read more…
The scapular cartilage (small in carnivores) is attached to the dorsal border of the scapula and may extend over the level of whiters (in horses). It serves for attachment of scapular muscles and may be partially calcified. What is the Read more…
Horseshoes are things worn by horses to protect their hooves (feet) when they walk – like a shoe. Most horseshoes are made of iron or steel. What are hoof shoes called? Hoof boots are commonly seen as a substitute to Read more…
The radius and ulna are equivalent to the bones of the human lower arm but, unlike the human, they are fused together to prevent the horse’s foreleg from twisting. Why are the radius and ulna fused in many animals? These Read more…
between 12 and 18 percent crude. A growing horse generally needs between 12 and 18 percent crude protein in its diet for proper growth and development. How much crude fiber does a horse need? How Much Fibre Does a Horse Read more…
The term “frame” indicates that the white patches usually do not exceed the back when viewed from the side. Horses with one copy (O/n) show the spotting. Horses with two copies of the mutation (O/O) are affected by OLWS (Overo Read more…
Conventional scientific wisdom says that the modern horse’s one remaining toe (toe number III) is flanked by the vestigial remnants of toes II and IV that only go part way down the foot. These two vestigial bones, Solounias and his Read more…