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Parts of the Horse- -The Tail

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

Parts of the Horse--The Tail

#1: Some tails are sparse, while some other thick and bushy.

K. Blocksdorf 2006
Definition: Tail functions to help the horse balance and the long tail hairs are used to swish away insects. Horses also express themselves with their tails. While running in a pasture you may see a horse lift its tail over its back signalling high spirits. A floppy tail may mean a relaxed horse. An irritated horse may swish its tail in a cat like manner.
Examples:
We brushed all the knots and tangles from the horse's tail.

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