Your Horse’s Tail Health
Aug 21, 2020
3 minutes
By Megan P. Graham, BVetMed
The appearance of a horse’s tail, both at rest and during exercise, can tell us much about his general health and well-being. The tail should hang straight down and be carried in a relaxed manner. When viewed from behind, it should swing gently from side to side as the horse moves. The height of the tail carriage depends on an individual horse’s croup conformation and breed. For instance, a Morgan may naturally carry his tail higher than a Thoroughbred.
There are many reasons that a horse might hold
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