Equine Anatomy Terms

adjective relating to or characteristic of horses or similar animals

• The equine species includes horses, donkeys, and zebras.
• My neighbor has a few equine friends that he rides on weekends.
• I love going out to the ranch and hanging out with all the equines.
• Her grace and elegance on the dance floor reminded me of an equine beauty.

noun the projection of a horse's leg above the hoof

• The veterinarian examined the horse's fetlock for any signs of injury.
• I noticed a small bump on my horse's fetlock after our ride.
• I need to wrap my horse's fetlock before we head out on the trail.
• His ankle was as delicate as a horse's fetlock.

noun A long, thick growth of hair that grows on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal

• The lion's majestic mane flowed in the wind as he walked through the savanna.
• I need to book an appointment to get my mane trimmed at the hair salon.
• Her mane is looking fierce today, she must have used a new hair product.
• She struggled to control her emotions, feeling like her thoughts were a wild mane she couldn't tame.

adjective having a sagging or arched back, typically in horses

• The swaybacked horse struggled to carry its rider for long distances.
• I saw a swaybacked horse in the field behind the barn.
• That old swaybacked nag can still run pretty fast when it wants to.
• The swaybacked chair creaked under the weight of the man sitting on it.