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fetlock
[ fet-lok ]
noun
- the projection of the leg of a horse behind the joint between the cannon bone and great pastern bone, bearing a tuft of hair.
- the tuft of hair itself.
- Also called fetlock joint. the joint at this point.
fetlock
/ ˈɛˌɒ /
noun
- a projection behind and above a horse's hoof: the part of the leg between the cannon bone and the pastern
- Also calledfetlock joint the joint at this part of the leg
- the tuft of hair growing from this part
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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fetlock1
C14 fetlak ; related to Middle High German vizzeloch fetlock, from vizzel pastern + -och ; see foot
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The majority of the injuries involved a fetlock joint.
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It’s a repetitive strain injury that results in a fracture to the cannon bone above the fetlock due to large loads transmitted during high-speed workouts.
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In 2019, 19 of the 21 early fatalities were all fetlock failures.
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He had surgery for three broken bones in and around the fetlock of his right rear leg.
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“Good! Bless you! Now, as there’s nothing like ‘taking time by the fetlock’, as Winkle characteristically observes, allow me to present the new member.”
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