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Chestnut is the colour of some horses. A chestnut is the fruit of the Horse Chestnut tree.
YES IT IS!!!!! It is the "callous" looking spot on the inside of EVERY horses leg. There is also whats known as an ARGOT on the back of the fetlock.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe hairless horn-like structure close to the hock and knee joints. It is a remnant of prehistoric horses having a number of toes rather than hooves. The ergot at the rear of the fetlock joint is another prehistoric toe. These structures grow slowly but sometimes need trimming by farrier if they do not drop off naturally when long.
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∙ 12y agoThe 'chestnuts' on the insides of a horse's legs are the remains of his prehistoric ancester's toes. The ergots on the backs of the horse's fetlocks was another of the toes, the main hoof being the third. When looking at our modern horses that stands 16HH and weigh half of a ton, it's hard to imagine they started out the size of the family dog. The chestnuts and ergots no longer serve much purpose anymore, but they have a very pungent odor and dogs love to eat them much the same way they snatch to trimmed hooves after the farrier has paid a visit.
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Do horses have chestnuts on every leg?
Yes, although they are more prominate on the front legs.
Can horse chestnuts be eaten?
I don't think so. See "Can you eat a pine cone".
Are horses who do not have chestnuts on their legs unable to swim?
The chestnut on a horses leg is the remnant from when they were multi toed animals. The Chestnut has absolutely no bearing on if a horse can swim or not.
What are the chesnuts for on a horse's leg?
The chestnuts on a horses legs actually were, a long time ago, a "toe" so to speak. Of course, evolution has changed that all, and now all it is is a oval-ish thing on a horses leg!
Do Andalusian horses have chestnuts on the inside of their legs?
All horses have the chestnuts on the inside of the legs.
Do horses have remains of toes?
Yes, their splint bones are remains as is the ergot on the back of the leg. The chestnuts may well be remains also.
Can horse chestnuts be used on horses and what are the uses of it?
no, chestnuts are not of use to horses. People believe way back when, horses had fingers and toes.
What is the Protuberence on the fetlock of a horse called?
Ergot. It is very similar to the chestnuts on a horses leg, and they have no nerve endings. they can be cut off and the horse will not feel it.
Whats the big drie skin thing on there leg?
These are called chestnuts. it is called the chestnut and every horse has them. they are located on the inside of every leg on a horse. they used to be called "night eyes" from an old China tale that said the reason horses can see well in the dark, is because they have "night eyes" or the chestnuts.
Why are chesnuts called horse chesnuts?
Chestnuts and Horse Chestnuts are not the same thing. Chestnuts are edible by humans. Horse Chestnuts (Buckeyes) are not edible and are generally considered poisonous --- even to horses!
What is a growth on a horses leg called?
The growths on the insides of a horse's legs are called chestnuts. They are what remain from the ancient horse's multiple toes. They do grow and you can peel them off; they don't hurt
How many chestnuts are on a horse?
There are 4 chestnuts total, one on the inside of each leg. They are located right above the knee!
