Points of the Horse

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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: The Stallion: Breeding Soundness Examination & Reproductive Anatomy". University of Wisconsin-Madison. Archived from the original on 16 July 2007 . Retrieved 7 July 2007.

Susan J. Holcombe (1998). "Neuromuscular Regulation of the Larynx and Nasopharynx in the Horse" (PDF). Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the AAEP. 44: 26. Point of the shoulder….this is below the shoulder joint at the bottom-end of the of the subclavian and supraspinatus muscles. The outer-most point of the humerus where you can feel the edge of the humerus bone.Elbow – The bony point on the rear side of the front leg near the girth on the bottom side of the shoulder. Flank: where the hind legs and the barrel meet, specifically the area right behind the rib cage and in front of the stifle joint 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 a b c d e f g h Giffen, James M.; Gore, Tom (1998) [1989]. Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook (2nded.). New York: Howell Book House. ISBN 0-87605-606-0.

saddle helps distribute the weight evenly over the weight bearing ribs. If the saddle is improperly set too 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. 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 Muzzle – The area surrounding the nostrils and mouth. A change of skin and hair texture can be seen in this area.Tendons are easily damaged if placed under too much strain, which can result in a painful, and possibly career-ending, injury. Tendinitis is most commonly seen in high performance horses that gallop or jump. When a tendon is damaged the healing process is slow because tendons have a poor blood supply, reducing the availability of nutrients and oxygen to the tendon. Once a tendon is damaged the tendon will always be weaker, because the collagen fibres tend to line up in random arrangements instead of the stronger linear pattern. Scar tissue within the tendon decreases the overall elasticity in the damaged section of the tendon as well, causing an increase in strain on adjacent uninjured tissue. There are four main areas to focus on to ensure a good quality of life for your horse: Nutrition, dental care, exercise, and veterinary care. Point of Shoulder– The bony foremost location on the horse’s shoulder. This location is important when measuring for blankets or other equine outerwear. Chestnut….these are what are called ‘horny growths’ on the insides of the leg, usually halfway down inside the leg or forearm.

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. 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 obesePoll – The area between the horse’s ears. This is often referenced when talking about headgear and the leverages of different bits.

Forearm – The area of muscle that extends down from the bottom of the horse’s shoulder to its knee. The mare's reproductive system is responsible for controlling gestation, birth, and lactation, as well as her estrous cycle and mating behavior. It lies ventral to the 4th or 5th lumbar vertebrae, although its position within the mare can vary depending on the movement of the intestines and distention of the bladder. 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. Distal- Further away from the main part of the body, furthest. Example: The hoof is the most distal part of the leg.Learn different cat parts, goat body parts, parts of a cow and parts of a horse with American English pronunciation.