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The toes and knees should point straight forward, although this rarely occurs. There are several possible deviations from the ideal front column of bone as viewed from the front. These deviations can affect movement and performance. Horses that have toes that point outward (toed-out) are called splay-footed. These splay-footed horses travel with an inward hoof flight path referred to as winging or dishing in.
See Relating Form to Function: Horse's Front Legs, Front View for more information.
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