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Posted on July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 by horses

Bench Kneed

Bench kneed horse

Bench knee is a structural fault of the horse’s front legs. Bench, or offset, knees are characteristics of a horse with cannon bones set too far to the outside of the knee.

This conformational fault increases the possibility for horses to develop splints.

For more information, see:

  • Relating Form to Function: Horse’s Front legs, Front View .
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