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Parts of the Horse- -The Forelock

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Parts of the Horse--The Forelock

#2: The forelock is the bit of mane the falls down between the ears.

K. Blocksdorf 2006
Definition: The tuft of hair that falls between the ears onto the forehead is the forelock. Some breeds like the Appaloosa have very sparse forelocks, while others like Morgans and some draft breeds can have very thick forelocks.
Examples:
The draft horse's forelock was so long and thick it hung in its eyes.

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