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.
TOTAL COASTLINE. United States and Canada -- 10,900 mi/17,549 km (including connecting channels, mainland and islands). The Great Lakes shoreline is equal to almost 44 percent of the circumference of the earth, and Michigan's Great Lakes coast totals 3,288 mi/5,294 km, more coastline than any state but Alaska. References: Great Lakes Basin brochure, 1990, Michigan Sea Grant.