THE HIPS

The hip area is one of the first tell tale signs that your horse may be having a weight problem.

Either the hip bones will begin to stick up - indicating loss; or the butt will become so rounded as to resemble a heart shape - indicating overweight.

The Henneke System for evaluating the condition of the horse gives horse owners and caretakers a way to evaluate the condition of the horse.

Click here to see a picture of the back end of a horse! And an illustration of the bones in the hindquarters.

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