ringbone
/ˈrɪŋˌboʊn/
noun
- A bony growth on a horse's leg, often near the pastern joint, causing lameness.
- Ringbone can be managed with proper hoof care and anti-inflammatory medication.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with ringbone after noticing a limp.
- The old trail horse developed ringbone from years of hard work on rocky terrain.