The marking on this horse's leg is called a sock or half-stocking, white that extends above the fetlock but not all the way to the knee.   Horses may have a sock on one leg, or multiple legs. Most often, the leg with a sock has a light color hoof as shown here.

Horse markings: Sock

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Description: The marking on this horse's leg is called a sock or half-stocking, white that extends above the fetlock but not all the way to the knee. Horses may have a sock on one leg, or multiple legs. Most often, the leg with a sock has a light color hoof as shown here.

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