Points of the Horse

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a b Williams, Carey A. (April 2004). "The Basics of Equine Nutrition". Equine Science Center. Rutgers University. FS #038. Getty (1975)"Equine Osteology" in Sisson and Grossman's The Anatomy of the Domestic Animals Volume 1", Sunders, ISBN 0-7216-4102-4 Throatlatch [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] (also, throttle, throatlash [ citation needed], throat [11]): the point at which the windpipe meets the head at the underside of the jaw, [3] corresponding to where the eponymous part of a bridle goes. [12] Proper care and attention to the loin can help ensure a horse’s long-term health and well-being. Croup

Understanding Colic In Horses: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prevention - Complete Horse Guide". 6 August 2023 . Retrieved 7 August 2023. 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: Knee: the carpus of the horse (equivalent to the human wrist), the large joint in the front legs, above the cannon bone Cook FRCVS PhD, Robert (2008), Shoeing your horse is like foot binding your daughter, Veterinary Times, p.8, archived from the original (PDF) on 13 August 2017 , retrieved 23 August 2011 Parts of the Horse" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 August 2011 . Retrieved 25 August 2011.Muzzle – The area surrounding the nostrils and mouth. A change of skin and hair texture can be seen in this area.

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. 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.

Girth or heartgirth: the area right behind the elbow of the horse, where the girth of the saddle would go; this area should be where the barrel is at its greatest diameter in a properly-conditioned horse that is not pregnant or obese 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. Mina C G Davies Morel (5 June 2015). Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management, 4th Edition. CABI. ISBN 978-1-78064-442-4. Nutrition plays a critical role in your horse’s health and well-being. Here’s what you need to know about hay, grain, and designing your feeding program.

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. Juan C. Samper (1 January 2009). Equine Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 978-1-4160-5234-0. The esophagus is about 1.2 to 1.5m (4 to 5ft) in length, and carries food to the stomach. A muscular ring, called the cardiac sphincter, connects the stomach to the esophagus. This sphincter is very well developed in horses. This and the oblique angle at which the esophagus connects to the stomach explains why horses cannot vomit. [14] The esophagus is also the area of the digestive tract where horses may suffer from choke. 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.

Horse Skeleton

Chestnut….these are what are called ‘horny growths’ on the insides of the leg, usually halfway down inside the leg or forearm. 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. Learn different cat parts, goat body parts, parts of a cow and parts of a horse with American English pronunciation. 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. 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))

markings usually no larger than 1 inch and that are placed above the hoof to form a band are called coronets 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 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. 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. The stifle is an essential part of the horse’s anatomy that contributes to its overall function and movement. Animal Body Parts VocabularyChin – The soft rounded portion of the horse’s face below their mouth. This is often referred to in fitting bridles and curb straps. Learn useful animal body parts with different types of animals, animal body parts video and animals images.