Chestnut (horse)

Chestnut (horse)

The chestnut is a part of the body of horses, found on the inner side of the leg near the knee or hock. Horse chestnuts vary in size and shape, and can be used as a finger-printing tool to identify the animal. Chestnuts do get larger as time goes on, and most horsemen peel the outer layer off of show horses to give a neater appearance. Although peeling the chestnut does not hurt the horse, it often comes off more easily if baby oil or moisturizer is first applied to soften it.

ee also

*Evolution of the horse

External links

* [http://www.cowboyway.com/What/WhatAreChestnuts.htm Chestnuts And Ergots In Horses]


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