noun
- the part of a horse’s hind leg between the stifle and the hock
Usage: equestrian
Examples
- The veterinarian examined the horse’s gaskin for signs of injury.
- A well-muscled gaskin indicates good conditioning in a riding horse.
- The mare had a small cut on her left gaskin from the fence.
- Proper grooming includes checking the gaskin area for swelling.
- The trainer noticed the horse favoring its right gaskin after the workout.