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What is meant by the term "bone"?

Bone

Used in reference to conformation. Refers to the circumference of the bone below the horse's knee or hock joint. If the measurement is generous, the horse will be considered to be of "great or plenty of bone". If the measurement is smaller, the horse will be referred to as "lacking or short of bone".

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