A hock angle and occasionally pastern angle were measured from a rear view of the horse. A hock greater than 180Â° represents âin at the hockâ (cow hock) and less than 180Â° represents bow-legged conformation.
North Carolina retirement consists of picturesque mountains, valleys, lakes, 300 miles of coastline, and challenging golf courses. Low state taxes, a cost of living that is below the national average, and four distinct seasons, have all helped to make this one of the best places in America for retirees.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 887 square miles (2,300 km 2), of which 874 square miles (2,260 km 2) is land and 13 square miles (34 km 2) (1.4%) is water. It is the fourth-largest county in North Carolina by land area.