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Where on a horse is its poll?
Goto en.wikipedia.org for more info. Extract: Poll (livestock) The poll is a name of the part of an animal's head, alternatively referencing a point immediately behind or right between the ears. This area of the anatomy is of particular significance for the horse. Specifically, the "poll" refers to the occipital protrusion at the back of the skull. However, in common usage, many horsemen refer to the poll joint, between the atlas (C1) and skull as the poll. The area at the joint has a slight depression, and is a sensitive location. Thus, because the crownpiece of a bridle passes over the poll joint, a rider can indirectly exert pressure on the horse's poll by means of the reins, bit, and bridle. Importance of the Poll in Riding The poll is especially important in riding, as correct flexion at the poll joint is a sign that the horse is properly on the bit. Over-flexion, with the poll lowered and the neck bent at a cervical vertebra farther down the neck, is usually a sign that the horse is either evading contact or that the rider is trying to pull the horse onto the bit, rather than correctly ride from behind. In classical dressage, the poll should always be the highest point on the horse when the horse is on the bit. When, for example, the third vertebrae (C3) is the highest point on the neck, rather than the poll, it is a clear sign of incorrect work.
What is a forehead called on a horse?
It is simply called a forehead. But, the space between the ears is called the poll. The poll (this is the point directly between the ears).
You are a questionnaire and a horse part What are you?
Poll.
If the odds of a horse winning a horse race are 2 to 7 then the odds against that horse winning the race are?
If the odds of a horse winning a horse race are 2 to 7 then the odds against that horse winning the race are 7 to 2.
Is the ocean of fire still a horse race?
Yes, it WAS a race, it is no longer a horse race.
Rider of a horse in race?
The rider of a horse in a race is called a Jockey.
What is a race car claimer?
A horse race in which the owner declares before the race how much the horse will be offered for sale after the race.
What is the section of mane between the ears of a horse called?
The Poll
What is the section right behind a horse's ears called?
It is called the poll. I don't know how to spell it but it is pole or poll... or something.
What are the Origins of the saying it's a one horse race?
Its a one horse race means that it is as easy as winning a race against your own self (horse).
How long is the poll to the muzzle on a thoroughbred?
The length varies from horse to horse so a definite measurement is not available.
What is the name of the place in between a horse ears?
The space between a horse's ears is called the "poll." It is the area on the top of the horse's head where the ears are attached to the skull.
