Either use the back key or the menu to return to this lab exercise page. Answer the questions on separate sheets of paper. The answers to the lab are due on Friday in lecture. The answer key will then be posted on this web site. A. Do this section before coming to lab Anatomy Before introducing some of the management aspects, it is essential to have a good understanding of the terms used to describe equine anatomy.
Horses periodically exhibit lameness due to various types of unsoundnesses .
The four hoofs and legs support the horse's body weight along with any additional weight of a rider and saddle. The diagrams on the conformation of the legs in the web site have plumb lines which drop down from the shoulder or the buttock. The angle of the pastern is important to absorb the shock of impact with each step. Ideally, the slope of the pastern should match the slope of the shoulder. Deviation from this will generally lead to lameness problems.