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Parts of the Horse- -The Lips

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

Parts of the Horse--The Lips

The horse's lips are very sensitive.

K. Blocksdorf 2006
Definition: Horses have very sensitive mobile lips. They are able to seek out tufts of desirable grasses from the less desirable. They often explore items by nuzzling with their lips. Slack or floppy lips might mean a sleepy or very mentally disengaged horse.
Also Known As: mouth
Examples:
The horse was able to select the best grass with its lips.

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