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JAMAICA SHAKER - another fine example of Walkers West Breeding

POINTS OF THE HORSE ANATOMY

 1. Hoof 15. Withers 29. Shoulder
 2. Coronary Band 16. Neck 30. Pectoral Region
 3. Pastern 17. Throatlatch 31. Forearm
 4. Fetlock 18. Occipital Crest (Poll) 32. Elbow
 5. Cannon 19. Forelock 33. Carpus (Knee)
 6. Hock 20. Eye 34. Cannon
 7. Gaskin 21. Face 35. Fetlock Joint
 8. Stifle 22. Nose 36. Pastern Joint
 9. Thigh 23. Muzzle 37. Coronary Band
10. Point of Buttock 24. Nostril 38. Hoof
11. Croup 25. Chin 39. Upper Arm
12. Point of Hip 26. Cheek 40. Ribs
13. Loin 27. Jugular Groove 41. Flank
14. Back 28. Point of Shoulder 42. Chestnut

SKELETON OF THE HORSE


Graphic courtesy of Gillian Higgins at Horses Inside Out

MUSCLES OF THE HORSE


Graphic courtesy of Gillian Higgins at Horses Inside Out

NOTE:  The two superb graphics illustrating the skeleton and musculature of the horse are the product of an amazing lady in England called Gillian Higgins.  These are not drawings or posters or photoshopped images; they are actual paintings that have been done ON THE HORSE!  More of these remarkable works of art can be viewed on her website, Horses Inside Out at http://www.horsesinsideout.com , along with books and videos on the subject of how a horse moved.  Treat yourself to a visit to this fascinating site at your earliest convenience.  You won't be disappointed.

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