| DDFT | deep digital flexor tendon |
| IMU | inertial sensor unit |
| LF | left forelimb |
| MCPj | metacarpophalangeal joint |
| MCPj-ROM | metacarpophalangeal joint range of motion |
| MCPj-E | metacarpophalangeal joint extension |
| RF | right forelimb |
| S0 | baseline, this abbreviation refers to the horse walking and trotting without the orthotic device on. |
| S1 | orthotic at setting 1, this abbreviation refers to the horse walking and trotting with the orthotic at the lowest support setting. |
| S4 | orthotic at setting 4, this abbreviation refers to the horse walking and trotting with the orthotic at the highest support setting. |
| SDFT | superficial digital flexor tendon |
| SL | suspensory ligament |