Did you know that My Senior Horse has a whole section dedicated to the anatomy and physiology of the horse, complete with diagrams?

We often are faced with conversations, courses, or articles that talk about a certain part of a horse’s anatomy. Because of that, My Senior Horse offers multiple diagrams that can help you learn or remember various anatomical features.

General Horse Diagrams

• Parts of the Horse. Knowing the correct names for the parts of the horse can be helpful in conversing with your veterinarian or other horse people.
• Directional Terms for Horses. Directional terms for horses can include things your veterinarian says, such as proximal versus distal or ventral versus dorsal.
• White Leg Markings on Horses. Do you know how to properly identify the white markings on a horse’s legs? Do you know if it’s a sock or stocking?
• White Face Markings on Horses. This article helps you accurately describe white face markings on horses for registration, Coggins, or other paperwork.

Musculoskeletal Diagrams

• Horse Skeletal System Diagram. Horse owner should know the names of all of the bones in the horse skeletal system so they can have a better understanding of injuries.
• Horse Superficial Muscles Diagram. This horse muscles diagram can help owners better understand horse movements or injuries and visualize what’s under the skin.
• Horse Deep Muscles Diagram.
• Major Ligaments in the Horse Diagram.

Internal Systems Diagrams

• Horse Digestive System Diagram. Knowing the location and proper terms using the horse digestive system diagram allows you to better converse with your equine veterinarian.
• Horse Circulatory System Diagram. This horse circulatory system diagram can help you have more educated discussions with your equine veterinarian.
• Horse Respiratory System Diagram. This horse respiratory system diagram can help horse owners better understand the respiratory system of equids.
• Equine Urinary System Diagram. This equine urinary system diagram can be help horse owners visualize the individual aspects of the urinary tract.
• Horse Central and Peripheral Nervous System Diagram. This horse central and peripheral nervous system diagram can help horse owners better visualize where the major nerves are located.
• Horse Endocrine System Diagram. The equine endocrine system diagram can help you discuss endocrine disorders with your veterinarian or act as a reference for articles.

Reproductive Anatomy Diagrams

• Mare Reproductive System Diagram. Knowing proper broodmare anatomy can help in your understanding of your mares.
• Stallion Reproductive System Diagram. Caring for you stallions will be easier if you understand the entire male reproductive system.

Anatomy Diagrams

• Horse Eye Diagram. This horse eye diagram offers you an “look inside” the equine visual system and will be useful when discussing eye issues with your vet.
• Horse Skin Anatomy Diagram. This horse skin anatomy diagram can help horse owners better understand the largest organ (the skin) of the horse.
• Equine Tooth Anatomy Diagram. This equine tooth anatomy diagram can help horse owners better visualize the horse’s dental arcade and is a reference for vet discussions.
• Horse Hoof Anatomy. Horse hoof anatomy is important, especially if you are trying to understand what your veterinarian or farrier is telling you.

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