Winging-OUT is associated with what conformation defect of the leg?

• A. Toed out
• B. Base wide
• C. Toed in
• D. Base narrow

Answer: (C)

Winging-out describes the outward flare of the hoof wall as the foot contacts the ground. This pattern is most often seen when the limb is toed in, meaning the toes point toward the midline. The inward toe alignment shifts the hoof’s tracking so that the outside edge tends to move away from the leg, producing the winging-out appearance. Toe-out conformation, in contrast, tends to produce winging-in. Base-wide or base-narrow relate to how far apart the feet stand under the horse and don’t directly dictate which way the hoof wings, though they affect overall limb tracking.