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Can you describe the terms "sickle hocked" and "camped out?" Does length of leg have anything to do with it?

Last Updated: January 05, 2010

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This article explains the difference between a horse that is camped out and one that is sickled hocked. Length of leg does not determine whether a horse is sickled hocked or camped out.

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