The part of a horse's hind leg between the stifle and hock, corresponding to the human calf or shin.
From an uncertain source, possibly related to 'gask' or a derivative of 'gaskin' referring to the shape of leg armor; used in equestrian vocabulary since medieval times.
A horse's gaskins reveal its fitness and breed quality to experienced riders—muscular, well-defined gaskins indicate good breeding and training, which is why horse enthusiasts scrutinize this specific body part.
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