Points of the Horse

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Forearm: the area of the front leg between the knee and elbow, consisting of the fused radius and ulna, and all the tissue around these bones; anatomically, the antebrachium. Knee: the carpus of the horse (equivalent to the human wrist), the large joint in the front legs, above the cannon bone Knee – The forelimb joint that connects the upper and lower areas of the front leg. This joint consists of many small bones and is very similar in structure to the human wrist. There are no muscles on the horse’s front leg below this joint. Below the knee, the horse’s leg consists of soft tissue and bone. Understanding Colic In Horses: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prevention - Complete Horse Guide". 6 August 2023 . Retrieved 7 August 2023. Point of Hip– The bony protrusion above the flank and below the croup. This will often be the widest part of the body.

Level with the top of the chestnut on the front leg: the chestnut resides a few inches above the knee markings usually no larger than 1 inch and that are placed above the hoof to form a band are called coronets A horse’s legs are part of the reason a horse can run at nearly 27 miles per hour and all horses have four basic gaits: walk, trot or jog, canter or lope, and the gallop. Interestingly, horses travel on the tips of their toes because the hoof of a horse is similar to a fingertip or toe tip of a human, but much stronger. The hooves also bear the animal’s weight and the old adage, “no hoof, no horse,”[7] shows how important a good hoof is for a horse. To make sure the hooves are well cared for, most people developed routines established for a farrier to pare or trim them. Additionally, similar to the face, unique markings on a horse’s legs can be used to identify it. Leg markings include:OSU Extension Catalog - Oregon State University" (PDF). extension.oregonstate.edu. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 April 2013 . Retrieved 1 May 2018. Tail – Both the bone structure and hair on the hind end of the horse. Tails are (like manes) treated and styled differently depending on breed and discipline. Tails are also vital in horses deflecting insects and displaying body language. If you’ve ever wondered how to identify one horse from another besides using size or color, many horses have unique markings on their face. Face markings include:

Chin groove: the part of the horse's head behind the lower lip and chin, the area that dips down slightly on the lower jaw; area where the curb chain of certain bits is fastened Flank – Where the barrel meets the horse’s hind leg. Often a change in the direction of the hair can be seen here. This area is especially sensitive on most horses. Pavord, Tony; Pavord, Marcy (2007). Complete Equine Veterinary Manual. David & Charles. ISBN 978-0715318836. Croup – The high point and slope of the horse’s hind end behind the loin. The exact location can be found by locating the bony structure on top of the horse’s hind end. The angle of this slope is often discussed in discipline suitability and conformation. Withers: the highest point of the thoracic vertebrae, the point just above the tops of the shoulder blades, seen best with horse standing square and head slightly lowered; the height of the horse is measured at the withers.The hearing of horses is good, [28] superior to that of humans, and the pinna of each ear can rotate up to 180°, giving the potential for 360° hearing without having to move the head. [29] Often, the eye of the horse is looking in the same direction as the ear is directed. Points” are the official names for each part of the horses’ body. It can get a little complicated, so in this series of videos we will explain the names of the points of the horse that it is helpful to know. Skeleton of the horse" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 September 2011 . Retrieved 25 August 2011. In the stomach, assorted acids and the enzyme pepsin break down food. Pepsin allows for the further breakdown of proteins into amino acid chains. [14] Other enzymes include resin and lipase. Additionally, the stomach absorbs some water, as well as ions and lipid-soluble compounds.

Proper care and attention to the loin can help ensure a horse’s long-term health and well-being. Croup The hind legs have fewer lameness issues than the front legs because they only carry 40 percent of the horse’s weight. But the front versus rear leg lameness tends to relate to overall horse use. The bones of the horse are the same as those of other domestic species, but the third metacarpal and metatarsal are much more developed and the second and fourth are undeveloped, having the first and fifth metacarpal and metatarsal. [22] Horse skeleton bones Poll – The area between the horse’s ears. This is often referenced when talking about headgear and the leverages of different bits. The cecum is the first section of the large intestine. It is also known as the "water gut" or "hind gut". It is a cul-de-sac pouch, [16] about 1.2m (4ft) long that holds 26 to 30L (7 to 8USgal). It contains bacteria that digest cellulose plant fiber through fermentation. [17] These bacteria feed upon chyme digestive, and also produce certain fat-soluble vitamins which are absorbed by the horse. [14] The reason horses must have their diets changed slowly is so the bacteria in the cecum are able to modify and adapt to the different chemical structure of new feedstuffs. [16] Too abrupt a change in diet can cause colic, which is a broad term used to describe abdominal pain in horses, much like a stomachache in humans. But unlike our occasional tummy upsets, colic in horses can have a myriad of causes and severities, ranging from mild gas buildup to serious intestinal obstructions [18] when the new food is not properly digested.

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Shoulder: made up of the scapula and associated muscles, runs from the withers to the point of shoulder (the joint at the front of the chest, i.e. the glenoid); the angle of the shoulder has a great effect on the horse's movement and jumping ability, and is an important aspect of equine conformation Elbow: The joint of the front leg at the point where the belly of the horse meets the leg. Homologous to the elbow in humans Hoof (foot) – The keratin structure at the end of a horse’s legs. An old proverb states “No hoof, no horse” as the hoof and hoof care are vital to horses’ comfort, soundness, and longevity. Elbow – The bony point on the rear side of the front leg near the girth on the bottom side of the shoulder. Forearm – The area of muscle that extends down from the bottom of the horse’s shoulder to its knee.