Introduction White line disease (WLD) and seedy toe are terms frequently encountered by farriers, veterinary surgeons and horse owners when discussing pathological separation within the equine hoof capsule. The terms are often used interchangeably in clinical and practical settings, although this can create confusion because they do not necessarily describe precisely the same anatomical or pathological process. White line disease is particularly problematic as a term because the principal...

Learning Outcomes By the end of this article, you should aim to be able to: Identify the bones and principal anatomical structures that make up the equine pastern. Describe the important soft tissue structures associated with the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints. Explain how the pastern contributes to limb movement, shock absorption and efficient locomotion. Definition The pastern is the region of the horse's limb located between the fetlock and the hoof. It contains the proximal...

Learning outcomes By the end of the podcast, the listener should be able to: Identify and describe the anatomical structures that form the fetlock joint. Explain the role of the major soft-tissue structures in stabilising the fetlock and controlling movement. Relate fetlock anatomy and function to farriery, particularly how hoof balance and loading can influence the structures surrounding the joint. Definition The fetlock joint is a synovial, condylar joint located between the distal...