The horse's skeleton is a remarkable system of various bone types, capable of remodeling and adapting in response to exercise and training. The skeletal system is made of many interconnected tissues: bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. The length of the bones and the angles at which they come together dictate a horse's conformation, way of going, stride length, and potential as an athlete.
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