Logo
Unionpedia
Communication
Get it on Google Play
New! Download Unionpedia on your Android™ device!
Free
Faster access than browser!
 

Back (horse)

Index Back (horse)

The back describes the area of horse anatomy where the saddle goes, and in popular usage extends to include the loin or lumbar region behind the thoracic vertebrae that also is crucial to a horse's weight-carrying ability. [1]

60 relations: Abdominal external oblique muscle, Acupuncture, Ambling gait, American Quarter Horse, American Saddlebred, Analgesic, Arabian horse, Arthritis, Bit (horse), Bridle, Cervical vertebrae, Chiropractic, Clavicle, Dominance (genetics), Dressage, Equestrianism, Equine anatomy, Equine conformation, Equine massage, Horse, Horse gait, Horse hoof, Horse racing, Intercostal muscle, Lameness (equine), Ligament, Longissimus, Lordosis, Lumbar vertebrae, Mare, Medical ultrasound, Morgan horse, Muscle, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Nuchal ligament, Pelvis, Poll (livestock), Polo, Radiography, Rib, Rib cage, Riding aids, Rodeo, Sacrum, Saddle, Saddle blanket, Scintigraphy, Selective breeding, Skeleton, Spinalis, ..., Supraspinous ligament, Swayback, Tendon, Tennessee Walking Horse, Thoracic vertebrae, Trapezius, Ultrasound, Vertebral column, Withers, Working animal. Expand index (10 more) »

Abdominal external oblique muscle

The external oblique muscle (of the abdomen) (also external abdominal oblique muscle) is the largest and the most superficial (outermost) of the three flat muscles of the lateral anterior abdomen.

New!!: Back (horse) and Abdominal external oblique muscle · See more »

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body.

New!!: Back (horse) and Acupuncture · See more »

Ambling gait

An ambling gait or amble is any of several four-beat intermediate horse gaits, all of which are faster than a walk but usually slower than a canter and always slower than a gallop.

New!!: Back (horse) and Ambling gait · See more »

American Quarter Horse

The American Quarter Horse, or Quarter Horse, is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances.

New!!: Back (horse) and American Quarter Horse · See more »

American Saddlebred

The American Saddlebred is a horse breed from the United States.

New!!: Back (horse) and American Saddlebred · See more »

Analgesic

An analgesic or painkiller is any member of the group of drugs used to achieve analgesia, relief from pain.

New!!: Back (horse) and Analgesic · See more »

Arabian horse

The Arabian or Arab horse (الحصان العربي, DMG ḥiṣān ʿarabī) is a breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula.

New!!: Back (horse) and Arabian horse · See more »

Arthritis

Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints.

New!!: Back (horse) and Arthritis · See more »

Bit (horse)

A bit is a type of horse tack used in equestrian activities, usually made of metal, or a synthetic material.

New!!: Back (horse) and Bit (horse) · See more »

Bridle

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse.

New!!: Back (horse) and Bridle · See more »

Cervical vertebrae

In vertebrates, cervical vertebrae (singular: vertebra) are the vertebrae of the neck, immediately below the skull.

New!!: Back (horse) and Cervical vertebrae · See more »

Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine mostly concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine.

New!!: Back (horse) and Chiropractic · See more »

Clavicle

The clavicle or collarbone is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone.

New!!: Back (horse) and Clavicle · See more »

Dominance (genetics)

Dominance in genetics is a relationship between alleles of one gene, in which the effect on phenotype of one allele masks the contribution of a second allele at the same locus.

New!!: Back (horse) and Dominance (genetics) · See more »

Dressage

Dressage (or; a French term, most commonly translated to mean "training") is a highly skilled form of riding performed in exhibition and competition, as well as an "art" sometimes pursued solely for the sake of mastery.

New!!: Back (horse) and Dressage · See more »

Equestrianism

Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, horseman, horse), more often known as riding, horse riding (British English) or horseback riding (American English), refers to the skill of riding, driving, steeplechasing or vaulting with horses.

New!!: Back (horse) and Equestrianism · See more »

Equine anatomy

Equine anatomy refers to the gross and microscopic anatomy of horses and other equids, including donkeys, and zebras.

New!!: Back (horse) and Equine anatomy · See more »

Equine conformation

Equine conformation evaluates the degree of correctness of a horse's bone structure, musculature, and its body proportions in relation to each other.

New!!: Back (horse) and Equine conformation · See more »

Equine massage

Equine massage is the practice of massage on horses.

New!!: Back (horse) and Equine massage · See more »

Horse

The horse (Equus ferus caballus) is one of two extant subspecies of ''Equus ferus''.

New!!: Back (horse) and Horse · See more »

Horse gait

Horse gaits are the various ways in which a horse can move, either naturally or as a result of specialized training by humans.

New!!: Back (horse) and Horse gait · See more »

Horse hoof

A horse hoof is a structure surrounding the distal phalanx of the 3rd digit (digit III of the basic pentadactyl limb of vertebrates, evolved into a single weight-bearing digit in equids) of each of the four limbs of Equus species, which is covered by complex soft tissue and keratinised (cornified) structures.

New!!: Back (horse) and Horse hoof · See more »

Horse racing

Horse racing is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for competition.

New!!: Back (horse) and Horse racing · See more »

Intercostal muscle

Intercostal muscles are several groups of muscles that run between the ribs, and help form and move the chest wall.

New!!: Back (horse) and Intercostal muscle · See more »

Lameness (equine)

Lameness is an abnormal gait or stance of an animal that is the result of dysfunction of the locomotor system.

New!!: Back (horse) and Lameness (equine) · See more »

Ligament

A ligament is the fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.

New!!: Back (horse) and Ligament · See more »

Longissimus

The longissimus (Latin for 'the longest one') is the muscle lateral to the semispinalis.

New!!: Back (horse) and Longissimus · See more »

Lordosis

Lordosis is the normal inward lordotic curvature of the lumbar and cervical regions of the human spine.

New!!: Back (horse) and Lordosis · See more »

Lumbar vertebrae

The lumbar vertebrae are, in human anatomy, the five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis.

New!!: Back (horse) and Lumbar vertebrae · See more »

Mare

A mare is an adult female horse or other equine.

New!!: Back (horse) and Mare · See more »

Medical ultrasound

Medical ultrasound (also known as diagnostic sonography or ultrasonography) is a diagnostic imaging technique based on the application of ultrasound.

New!!: Back (horse) and Medical ultrasound · See more »

Morgan horse

The Morgan horse is one of the earliest horse breeds developed in the United States.

New!!: Back (horse) and Morgan horse · See more »

Muscle

Muscle is a soft tissue found in most animals.

New!!: Back (horse) and Muscle · See more »

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a drug class that reduce pain, decrease fever, prevent blood clots and, in higher doses, decrease inflammation.

New!!: Back (horse) and Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug · See more »

Nuchal ligament

The nuchal ligament is a ligament at the back of the neck that is continuous with the supraspinous ligament.

New!!: Back (horse) and Nuchal ligament · See more »

Pelvis

The pelvis (plural pelves or pelvises) is either the lower part of the trunk of the human body between the abdomen and the thighs (sometimes also called pelvic region of the trunk) or the skeleton embedded in it (sometimes also called bony pelvis, or pelvic skeleton).

New!!: Back (horse) and Pelvis · See more »

Poll (livestock)

The poll is a name of the part of an animal's head, alternatively referencing a point immediately behind or right between the ears.

New!!: Back (horse) and Poll (livestock) · See more »

Polo

Polo is a team sport played on horseback.

New!!: Back (horse) and Polo · See more »

Radiography

Radiography is an imaging technique using X-rays to view the internal form of an object.

New!!: Back (horse) and Radiography · See more »

Rib

In vertebrate anatomy, ribs (costae) are the long curved bones which form the rib cage.

New!!: Back (horse) and Rib · See more »

Rib cage

The rib cage is an arrangement of bones in the thorax of most vertebrates.

New!!: Back (horse) and Rib cage · See more »

Riding aids

Riding aids are the cues a rider gives to a horse to communicate what they want the animal to do.

New!!: Back (horse) and Riding aids · See more »

Rodeo

Rodeo is a competitive sport that arose out of the working practices of cattle herding in Spain, Mexico, and later Central America, South America, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

New!!: Back (horse) and Rodeo · See more »

Sacrum

The sacrum (or; plural: sacra or sacrums) in human anatomy is a large, triangular bone at the base of the spine, that forms by the fusing of sacral vertebrae S1S5 between 18 and 30years of age.

New!!: Back (horse) and Sacrum · See more »

Saddle

The saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth.

New!!: Back (horse) and Saddle · See more »

Saddle blanket

The terms saddle blanket, saddle pad (or numnah), and saddle cloth refer to blankets, pads or fabrics inserted under a saddle.

New!!: Back (horse) and Saddle blanket · See more »

Scintigraphy

Scintigraphy ("scint", Latin scintilla, spark) is a diagnostic test in nuclear medicine, where radioisotopes attached to drugs that travel to a specific organ or tissue (radiopharmaceuticals) are taken internally and the emitted gamma radiation is captured by external detectors (gamma cameras) to form two-dimensional images in a similar process to the capture of x-ray images.

New!!: Back (horse) and Scintigraphy · See more »

Selective breeding

Selective breeding (also called artificial selection) is the process by which humans use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively develop particular phenotypic traits (characteristics) by choosing which typically animal or plant males and females will sexually reproduce and have offspring together.

New!!: Back (horse) and Selective breeding · See more »

Skeleton

The skeleton is the body part that forms the supporting structure of an organism.

New!!: Back (horse) and Skeleton · See more »

Spinalis

The spinalis is a portion of the erector spinae, a bundle of muscles and tendons, located nearest to the spine.

New!!: Back (horse) and Spinalis · See more »

Supraspinous ligament

The supraspinous ligament, also known as the supraspinal ligament, is a ligament found along the vertebral column.

New!!: Back (horse) and Supraspinous ligament · See more »

Swayback

Swayback refers to abnormal bent-back postures in humans and in quadrupeds, especially horses.It can cause severe pain because of the straining of the muscles.

New!!: Back (horse) and Swayback · See more »

Tendon

A tendon or sinew is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue that usually connects muscle to bone and is capable of withstanding tension.

New!!: Back (horse) and Tendon · See more »

Tennessee Walking Horse

The Tennessee Walking Horse or Tennessee Walker is a breed of gaited horse known for its unique four-beat running-walk and flashy movement.

New!!: Back (horse) and Tennessee Walking Horse · See more »

Thoracic vertebrae

In vertebrates, thoracic vertebrae compose the middle segment of the vertebral column, between the cervical vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae.

New!!: Back (horse) and Thoracic vertebrae · See more »

Trapezius

The trapezius (or trapezoid) is a large paired surface muscle that extends longitudinally from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae of the spine and laterally to the spine of the scapula.

New!!: Back (horse) and Trapezius · See more »

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper audible limit of human hearing.

New!!: Back (horse) and Ultrasound · See more »

Vertebral column

The vertebral column, also known as the backbone or spine, is part of the axial skeleton.

New!!: Back (horse) and Vertebral column · See more »

Withers

The withers is the ridge between the shoulder blades of an animal, typically a quadruped.

New!!: Back (horse) and Withers · See more »

Working animal

A working animal is an animal, usually domesticated, that is kept by humans and trained to perform tasks.

New!!: Back (horse) and Working animal · See more »

Redirects here:

Roach (horse).

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_(horse)

OutgoingIncoming
Hey! We are on Facebook now! »