Tip - How to Treat Extensor Tendon Injuries in Horses | eHow

The extensor tendon of a horse runs down the front of each cannon bone in the lower leg and allows the horse to extend the foot and lift the toe. Because the leg of a horse is so vascular (full of circulatory tissue), any injury to the tendon is prone to extensive bleeding and inflammation. Horses with extensor tendon injuries usually recover to...