Which ligament connects the proximal portion of the cartilage to P1?

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The main idea here is knowing which ligament anchors the hoof cartilage to the bone in the area of the pastern, stabilizing the cartilage as the foot bears weight. The ligament that connects the proximal portion of the cartilage to the bone at the base of the pastern is the chondrocompedal ligament. Its name reflects a connection between cartilage and the pedal (bone) portion of the digit, providing the anchorage that keeps the cartilage aligned with P1 during movement and load application. This stabilizing role is why it’s the best fit for connecting the proximal cartilage to the bone in that region.

The other options describe different attachments: the chondrocoronal ligament links cartilage to the coronet region of the hoof wall, the chondrotendinous ligament attaches cartilage to a tendon, and the chondroangular ligament relates to stabilizing the cartilage with respect to angular structures in the joint.