Pastern
noun
A part of a horse's leg, located between the hoof and the ankle or fetlock.
The horse had a broken pastern and had to be carefully treated.
Often appears as...
- broken pastern
- swollen pastern
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Technical
noun
A similar part of a leg of another hoofed animal such as a sheep or a goat.
During the check-up, the vet found an infection in the goat's pastern.
Often appears as...
- inflamed pastern
- examined the pastern
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A part of a horse's leg, located between the hoof and the ankle or fetlock.
The horse had a broken pastern and had to be carefully treated.
Often appears as...
- broken pastern
- swollen pastern
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A similar part of a leg of another hoofed animal such as a sheep or a goat.
During the check-up, the vet found an infection in the goat's pastern.
Often appears as...
- inflamed pastern
- examined the pastern
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Equestrian Term
Used mainly by horse enthusiasts, vets, and people involved in horse racing or care.
The equestrian noticed the horse's pastern seemed tender during the morning trot.
Pro Tip 2/3Injury Prone Area
The pastern is susceptible to injuries, which is relevant when discussing horse health or anatomy.
After the jump, the trainer examined the horse for any signs of pastern strain.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Identification
Recognize the pastern as a short, sloping region above the hoof, necessary for accurate horse descriptions.
The bay mare had white markings extending down to her pasterns.
Pro Tip 1/3Equestrian Term
Used mainly by horse enthusiasts, vets, and people involved in horse racing or care.
The equestrian noticed the horse's pastern seemed tender during the morning trot.
Pro Tip 2/3Injury Prone Area
The pastern is susceptible to injuries, which is relevant when discussing horse health or anatomy.
After the jump, the trainer examined the horse for any signs of pastern strain.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Identification
Recognize the pastern as a short, sloping region above the hoof, necessary for accurate horse descriptions.
The bay mare had white markings extending down to her pasterns.
Pro Tip 1/3Equestrian Term
Used mainly by horse enthusiasts, vets, and people involved in horse racing or care.
The equestrian noticed the horse's pastern seemed tender during the morning trot.
Pro Tip 2/3Injury Prone Area
The pastern is susceptible to injuries, which is relevant when discussing horse health or anatomy.
After the jump, the trainer examined the horse for any signs of pastern strain.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Identification
Recognize the pastern as a short, sloping region above the hoof, necessary for accurate horse descriptions.
The bay mare had white markings extending down to her pasterns.
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