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A horses Forelock is designed to help the horse to keep flies away from their eyes. Just like humans have Eyelashes.

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What is a horses bangs called?

Forelock


What is a forelock?

A forelock is a part of a horses mane that comes down the through the ears onto the face.


Can you put neat lavender oil on a horses forelock to help calm them?

no you can't you put a tag on them to clam the horses


Do horses have a part of their mane on their forehead?

the hair on the forehead of a horse is an extension of the mane, however it is referred to as a forelock


What is a marking the fur on a horses head called?

The small circle of fur underneath the forelock is called the whorl.


Why doesn't it hurt to pull a horses mane?

They have no nerves in their mane. They do in their tail, and forelock. Thatis why we only pull their mane.


How should you not get twigs out of a horses forelock?

Do not forcefully pull or yank at the twigs as this can cause discomfort or even pain to the horse. Instead, try to gently comb through the forelock with your fingers or a comb, being careful to not tug at the hair. If the twigs are particularly stubborn, seek assistance from a professional groomer or veterinarian.


What is the top of a horses head hair called?

This is called the mane. The hair that dangles between a horse's ears is called the forelock.


How can you use forelock in a sentence?

The centuries of burning at the stake have left the forelock tuggers alive.


What is it called if you clip or shave of a piece of mane behind the ears?

it is called a bridle part and is where the headcollar or bridle sits on the horses head(seperates the forelock and mane)


What do you call a fringe on a Highland cow?

The forelock, since it is just as pronounced in this breed of cattle (WAY more than any other breed, even Galloways), as it is in horses.


Can a horse go blind because of bangs hanging in his face?

No. Many horses and ponies, like the Shetlands, have the forelock (not "bangs") hanging onto their faces and they don't go blind at all.