Definition

A bony growth that forms on or near the joint area of a horse's leg, often due to injury, and can cause lameness.

Example

The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with ringbone after noticing the bony growth on its leg.

Conversation

Did you hear about the horse that got a ringbone?

Yeah, I read that it can really affect their performance.

It's sad because it usually happens from an injury.

I know, it must be tough for both the horse and the owner.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ringbone → The word is formed from "ring" (from Old English "hring", meaning a circular band) and "bone" (from Old English "ban", meaning the hard structure that forms the skeleton). The term "ringbone" refers to a bony growth that forms in a ring shape around a bone, typically in horses.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'circular band' ('ring') around a 'hard structure' ('bone') — that's what a ringbone is, a bony growth that forms in a ring shape.

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