Both off limbs move more or less in unison, as do both near limbs. A pace is a good example of a lateral gait. The portion of the limb of the horse below the knee or hock. A wound or local degeneration of tissue or bone. L.H.L.T. is known to contribute to navicular disease and gait defects such as forging and overreaching.
Ligaments are subject to sprains and tears.
The entire equine appendage, from the scapula or hip down. Main Extensor Tendon, is found in the hind limb, and is essentially the same from the hock down, as the Common Digital Extensor Tendon is below the knee. To put out of joint or dislocate. Return to the Dictionary main page.