The point on the toe around which the hoof rotates after the heels lift off. It is the last point in contact with the ground before the hoof lifts off completely. Ideally the breakover point is in the centre of the toe, but a slight deviation of limb or hoof conformation often leads to a medial or lateral displacement of the break-over point. This point can be located by visual evaluation of the horse in movement or by evaluating the pattern of wear on the horse's hoof or shoe.