Welcome to the Equestrian Outreach Equine Anatomy Page

Equine Anatomy Overview

The specie Equidae and specifically horses are arguably a marvel of adaptation. When the climate of prehistoric earth changed, entire species; unable to adapt became extinct. Equid's, in a relatively short amount of time, adapted to survive. Unfortunately, many of those adaptations although aiding in the Equine’s survival came with a cost; some of which are unhealthy for horses and some unhealthy for equestrians. Understanding the Equine anatomy is a fundamental requirement to a safe and productive relationship with horses.

Equine - Body Parts (External Anatomy) (Click here for details)

Equine Digestive System (Click here for details)

Equine Skeletal System (Click here for details)

Equine Muscular / Ligature Systems (Click here for details)

Equine Respiratory System / Smell (Click here for details)

Equine Circulatory System (Click here for details)

Equine Vision (Click here for details)

Equine Hearing (Click here for details)

Equine Reproductive System (Click here for details)