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Sickle Hocked

Last Updated: July 17, 2008 | Related resource areas: Horses

Sickle-hocked horses have too much angle or set to their hocks. The horse's leg stands under the hip from the hock down due to the excessive angle of the hock. The hind leg forms the shape of a sickle. This condition predisposes horses to curbs. Many horses with this condition tend to be outstanding athletes for brief periods before unsoundness develops.

See Relating Form to Function: Horse's Rear Legs, Side View for more information.


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