Fractured Politics

We are living in troubled times but frankly there's hee-haw anybody can do right now to fix things. At least we're not living in Englandshire.

In other news one of my daughters shared this with me this morning and I can’t quite get it out of my head:

It could be said that horse’s legs are fingers, so horse’s run on their “fingers”.

But horses do not run on their fingers in the same way humans do, though their anatomy is somewhat analogous.

Hoof Structure

• Horses run on the tips of their toes, which are covered by hooves.

• The hoof acts like a large, strong nail that protects the toe and supports the horse's weight.

Comparison to Human Anatomy

• In humans, we walk on our fingers and toes, while horses bear their weight on a single elongated toe.

• The horse's hoof corresponds to the last bone of a human finger, allowing them to run efficiently despite their large size.

Benefits of This Structure

• This unique toe structure enables horses to support their heavy bodies while running and performing other activities.

• It provides stability and strength, essential for their survival in the wild.

In summary, while horses do not run on their fingers, their locomotion is based on a similar principle of weight-bearing on their toe tips, adapted for their specific needs.