Getty (1975)"Equine Osteology" in Sisson and Grossman's The Anatomy of the Domestic Animals Volume 1", Sunders, ISBN 0-7216-4102-4 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

We need a good knowledge of the points of the horse so we know what anatomical region we are talking about. It is all about discussing some of the health issues of the horse. Proper care and attention to the loin can help ensure a horse’s long-term health and well-being. Croup Mina C G Davies Morel (5 June 2015). Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management, 4th Edition. CABI. ISBN 978-1-78064-442-4. 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 fastenedChestnut….these are what are called ‘horny growths’ on the insides of the leg, usually halfway down inside the leg or forearm. a b Williams, Carey A. (April 2004). "The Basics of Equine Nutrition". Equine Science Center. Rutgers University. FS #038. Chestnut – A quarter-sized growth on the inside of the horse’s forearm above the knee. This will flake and fall off naturally. Farriers can also help maintain these growths during regular hoof maintenance.

Parts of the Horse" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 August 2011 . Retrieved 25 August 2011. Flank…..this area lies beneath the loins of the horse from the last rib to the muscles of the thigh. All of this is abdominal fascia supporting and protecting the abdominal area. Similar to the girth, it gets really tight here. When the abdominal fascia is really tight it will restrict the stifle. Do horse shoes hurt horses? It’s a logical question with a more complicated answer. Learn how hoof maintenance and shoeing can help (not hurt) the horse.Coronet – The band at the top of the hoof where hair quits growing. This area is extremely sensitive to horses and a small bump on this area can cause short term lameness. Horses have the largest eyes of all land mammals and as their eyes sit on the sides of their heads, they have more than 350 degrees of vision, with a blind spot located at the front of their foreheads. With such wide, circular vision, a horse can tell if an animal is sneaking up behind them, and, on windy days, they are often skittish because too many things are swaying and blowing in the wind. Even when a horse is grazing his panoramic monocular vision is at work. Moreover, because horses have dichromatic vision, they see shades of red as green. They also have and superb daytime and nighttime vision. In the nineteenth century it was noted that a horse’s eyes and ears moved together, and “therefore will always be directed wherever the horse’s attention is attracted,”[6] which you can note if you watch a horse. When a sound or sight captures their attention, they will stop what they are doing, lift their head to get a better look, and move their ears towards the sound. 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.

Girth (Heart Girth)– The area immediately behind the front leg. This area is where the girth or cinch should fit when the horse is saddled.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.

Splints: bones found on each of the legs, on either side of the cannon bone (8 total); partially vestigial, these bones support the corresponding carpal bones in the forelimb, and the corresponding tarsal bones in the hindlimb; [4] anatomically referred to as Metacarpal/ Metatarsal II (on the medial aspect (inside)) and IV (on the lateral aspect (outside)) a b Hartley, C; Grundon, RA (2016). "Chapter 5: Diseases and surgery of the globe and orbit". In Gilger, BC (ed.). Equine Ophthalmology (3rded.). John Wiley & Sons. p.151. ISBN 9781119047742. Knee: the carpus of the horse (equivalent to the human wrist), the large joint in the front legs, above the cannon bone 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: saddle helps distribute the weight evenly over the weight bearing ribs. If the saddle is improperly set too

Skeleton of the horse" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 September 2011 . Retrieved 25 August 2011. Andrews, F. M.; Buchanan, B. R.; Elliot, S. B.; Clariday, N. A.; Edwards, L. H. (2005). "Gastric ulcers in horses". J. Anim. Sci. 83 (13): E18–E21. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013.