noun
- the part of a horse’s foot between the fetlock and the hoof
Usage: equestrian
Examples
- The veterinarian examined the horse’s injured pastern.
- A strong pastern is important for a horse’s soundness.
- The mare had swelling in her left front pastern.
- Proper hoof care includes attention to the pastern area.
- The blacksmith noted the angle of the horse’s pastern when fitting new shoes.