Definition: The point just in front of the girth area is formed by the top of the forearm bone (radius bone). The radius bone is equivalent to the large forearm bone in our arm.
Parts of the Horse- -The Elbow
By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com
#5: The elbow is the boney protrusion right in front of the girth area.
K. Blocksdorf 2006Understanding Your Horse
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