ringbone
[ring-bohn]
- a morbid bony growth on the pastern bones of a horse, often resulting in lameness.
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The importance of a ringbone depends on its seat and often on its size.
Special Report on Diseases of the HorseUnited States Department of Agriculture
The mule may not be so liable to spavin as the horse, but he has ringbone just the same.
The MuleHarvey Riley
This type of ringbone as well as the articular may occur "high" or "low."
Lameness of the HorseJohn Victor Lacroix
A ringbone, when on the front of the foot, even when not very largely developed, assumes the form of a diffused convex swelling.
Special Report on Diseases of the HorseUnited States Department of Agriculture
If this fails, some success may be accomplished by point firing in two or three lines over the ringbone.
Special Report on Diseases of the HorseUnited States Department of Agriculture
ringbone
- an abnormal bony growth affecting the pastern of a horse, often causing lameness
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