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Figure 10.4 A splint

As the horse ages, the ligament becomes strengthened by deposition of bone within its
substance. By the time a horse is 6 years old, the ligament is more stable and less likely to be
strained.

CAUSES

Any of the following factors can contribute to the development of splints.

• Poor conformation. Horses with bench knees where the cannon bone is positioned more