The equine forelimb is the front, or thoracic limb of the horse. It is attached to the trunk of the animal by purely muscular connections. This is in contrast to the forelimbs of several other vertebrates, including humans, who have skeletal attachments. During locomotion, the forelimb functions primarily for weight bearing rather than propulsion and supports the forehand of the horse. In the standing horse, the forelimbs together support approximately 60% of the weight of the horse, and this pattern is carried over to locomotion, where the forelimb props the weight of the horse, while forward momentum is generated by the hind limbs. As the horse moves, increasing impulsion shifts the horse's weight to the hindquarters. When referring to equine anatomy, over time horse enthusiasts have often developed terminology for particular features that differs from the correct veterinary terminology. In this article, the acceptable veterinary terminology will be highlighted in bold, whereas the more casual terms will be italicised.

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