pastern - use in sentences

Adjective modifier

  • strong: The forelegs should be straight with strong pasterns and set well under the body.
  • sloping: The forelegs should be straight with firm and tight elbows and slightly sloping pasterns.

Modifies a noun

  • bone: They came back and said that Bertie had broken his long pastern bone in his off fore.

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