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toe crack

American  

noun

  1. a sand crack on the front of the hoof of a horse.

toe crack British  

noun

  1. vet science a sand crack occurring on the forepart of the hind foot of a horse

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Etymology

Origin of toe crack

First recorded in 1900–05

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The toe crack is most likely to be complete—that is, extending from the coronary band to the sole—while the quarter crack is nearly always incomplete, at least when of comparatively recent origin.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

The best and simplest artificial appliance for holding the borders of a toe crack together is the Vachette clasp.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

The shoe in toe crack should have a clip on each side of the fissure and should be thicker at the toe than at the heels.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

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