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The horse´s head is elongated and very heavy compared to the rest of his body and is inserted at the top of the neck, which is long and very flexible. The horse´s neck acts like a lever connecting the head to the body. So the horse balances itself using its neck and head.

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This special report on anatomy and physiology provides an overview of the horse's head and neck along with the ears, eyes, mouth, teeth and upper respiratory tract. Written by: Les Sellnow.

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Jaw (jowl) - Underside of the horse's head including the large rounded area where the horse's head meets the neck. Ears - The external area of the ears sits on top of the horse's head and can swivel to locate and pick up sound. This area is an important indicator of a horse's body language and behavior.

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The horse's weight is distributed over its haunches and forehand. Because of the heavy head and neck, the horse carries a greater amount of weight on its forehand. When in motion, the horse uses its head and neck to influence its balance. One of the key elements of dressage is improving the horse's balance. By teaching the horse to carry more.

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share The horse's neck: Head held high through the world By raising the neck, horses can express themselves very well - for example, to announce danger or to impress other horses. A raised head with the neck stretched upwards is a sign of high attention and also caution.

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The head should join the neck at about a 45° angle. The neck should be of a width and length proportional to the head and body, and slightly arched from poll to withers. Faults include: Ewe neck: an 'upside-down' neck, more heavily muscled along the underside than the crest; often causes high head carriage.

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It helps to support the horse's heavy head and neck, and allows them to be raised and lowered. The joints between the other cervical vertebrae enable the horse to stretch the neck downwards, bend it sideways and arch it. This allows the horse to graze and to move its head towards strange sounds or sights which may indicate danger.

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The neck and head are raised when the hind feet touch the ground and push the horse forward. To counterbalance the hindquarters lifting, the neck and head of the horse are raised as the hind feet touch the ground. This allows the hind legs to come forward for another step.

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There are 7 cervical vertebrae in the horse's neck and from each there are cervical nerves serving the peripheral musculoskeletal system. The lower cervical nerves join the brachial plexus which also contains the nerves of the forelimbs, which explain why issues in the neck also effect the motion of the forelimbs.

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June 1, 2006 Posted by Les Sellnow The equine head can be compared to a computer. Housed within the skull are the major components-the brain and the sense organs. In addition to functioning like.

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A muscle or muscles and its/their tendon (s) that operate together to cause flexion or extension of a joint are referred to respectively as a flexor unit and an extensor unit. Smooth: muscle which makes up automatic systems (digestive system, for example)

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The shape of a horse's head and neck is often the focal point of discussion when equine beauty is the topic. To the Arabian horse fancier, the broad forehead, dished face, ears that tip in, and a tiny muzzle are all attractive components when perched on an arched neck. The draft horse fancier likely could care less for a head that appears to.

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The head-neck-shoulder hookups in a horse help determine his ability to flex and collect himself, and play a role in his agility and athleticism. The horse uses his head and neck for balance in a pendulum effect to counteract actions of the hind end of his body.

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The horse's head is heavier in proportion to the length of its neck than any other animal in the world and weighs, on average, 40 pounds. If the neck is the proper length and the head is proportionally sized to the rest of the body, it can function as a balancing aid for the horse's movement.

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The Triadan System - b e able to assign a Triadan number for any EQUINE tooth.. Similar to small animal anatomy, this system uses 3 digits to describe the location of any tooth. The first digit is for the quadrant, beginning the numbering with the upper right and then moving clockwise (as you are looking at the horse from a rostral view): 1 is upper right, 2 is upper left, 3 is lower left.

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Head Generally, a horse's neck should be one and a half times the length of the head, where: Head length is measured from the front of the muzzle to the top of the poll Neck length is measured from the poll to the mid-shoulder Having these traits provides a balanced head and neck.

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