1. The joint in the hind leg of a horse or other hoofed animal between the cannon bone and the pastern bone.
Usage: Equestrian anatomy term
2. The tuft of hair that grows on the back of this joint in horses and similar animals.
Usage: Equestrian anatomy term

Examples

• The veterinarian examined the horse's fetlock for signs of injury.
• A swollen fetlock can indicate strain or infection in the joint.
• The horse's fetlock was covered with a thick tuft of hair.
• Fetlock injuries are common in racehorses due to the stress of running.
• She cleaned the mud from the horse's fetlock before the show.
• The fetlock joint allows the horse's leg to flex and move smoothly.