Reference guide

Points of the horse.

Use this diagram to review common anatomy and the landmarks referenced during TrueHands measurements.

Detailed horse anatomy diagram labeling the ears, poll, forehead, eye, cheek, muzzle, neck, mane, withers, shoulder, chest, forearm, knee, cannon, fetlock, pastern, hoof, back, barrel, flank, croup, dock, tail, thigh, gaskin, hock, and other common points

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TrueHands landmarks

The points used for measurement.

1

Withers

The highest point where the shoulder blades meet at the base of the neck. Height is measured vertically from level ground to this point.

2

Point of shoulder

The forward bony point of the shoulder. This is the front landmark for body length.

3

Point of buttock

The rearmost point of the buttock. This is the rear landmark for body length.

4

Heart-girth line

The circumference around the barrel just behind the elbow, passing over the back and beneath the chest.

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