noun
- a bony growth or deposit around the pastern bones of a horse’s foot, causing lameness
Usage: veterinary
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with ringbone after examining the swollen pastern.
- Ringbone is a common cause of lameness in older horses.
- The mare’s ringbone made her unsuitable for jumping competitions.
- Treatment for ringbone often involves rest and anti-inflammatory medication.
- X-rays revealed extensive ringbone formation around the joint.
- The horse developed ringbone due to years of hard work on rocky terrain.