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.
North Carolina-Location, size, and extent. Located in the southeastern US, North Carolina ranks 28th in size among the 50 states.The total area of North Carolina is 52,669 sq mi (136,413 sq km), of which land accounts for 48,843 sq mi (126,504 sq km) and inland water 3,826 sq mi (9,909 sq km).North Carolina extends 503 mi (810 km) E-W; the state's maximum N-S extension is 187 mi (301 km).North Carolina is bordered on the N by Virginia; on the E by the Atlantic Ocean; on the S by South Carolina and Georgia; and on the W by Tennessee.orth Carolina extends 503 mi (810 km) E-W; the state's maximum N-S extension is 187 mi (301 km). North Carolina is bordered on the N by Virginia; on the E by the Atlantic Ocean; on the S by South Carolina and Georgia; and on the W by Tennessee.