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Why do horses need forelocks?

Updated: 11/12/2022
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Horses forelocks are dual purpose. The protect the eyes from the sun. But mostly they to help protect the horses eyes from nats, flys and dust and sand. Many driving horses have them shaved off as they interfere with driving bridles.

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