Definition

Noun: A vertical crack or fissure that appears on the inside quarter (the area between the toe and the heel) of a horse's hoof, specifically on the forefoot. It is a type of hoof defect or injury.

Usage

This is a specific veterinary and farriery term. It is used to describe a particular condition affecting a horse's hoof health and soundness. - The lameness was diagnosed as being caused by a quarter crack in the left front hoof. - Regular hoof care can help prevent the development of quarter cracks.

Advanced Usage

• The term is almost exclusively used in the context of equine health, veterinary medicine, and horse shoeing (farriery).
• It is often discussed alongside treatments such as shoeing adjustments, patching, or specialized bar shoes to stabilize the hoof.

Variants and Related Words

• Hoof crack: A more general term for any crack in a horse's hoof wall.
• Sand crack: An older or alternative term sometimes used for a quarter crack.
• Toe crack: A crack occurring at the front (toe) of the hoof, as opposed to the quarter.

Synonyms

• Hoof fissure (less common)
• Quarter fissure (technical synonym)

Related Phrases/Idioms

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using this specific technical term.

Noun

1. a crack on the inside of a horse's forefoot