Forelock
The forelock or foretop is a part of a horse's mane, that grows from the animal's poll and falls forward between the ears and onto the forehead. Some breeds, particularly pony breeds, have a naturally thick forelock, while other breeds, such as many Thoroughbreds, have a thinner forelock. Primitive wild equines such as the Przewalski's horse with a naturally short, upright mane generally have no hair falling forward onto the forehead. Other equidae such as donkeys and zebras, have no discernible forelock at all.
Purpose
Little research has been published on the purpose of the forelock. However, the thick forelock is more prevalent in breeds developed in the cold, wet climates of northern Europe and is minimal on wild horse subspecies and other equine species adapted to hot, dry climates, such as the zebra or donkey. It tends to be fine and thin on many oriental horse breeds, even if they otherwise have long manes and tails. Thus, it may play a role in temperature regulation.
Grooming
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Fire Lake
by: Bob SegerWho's gonna ride that chrome three wheeler?
Who's gonna make that first mistake?
Who wants to wear those gypsy leathers
all the way to fire lake?
Who wants to break the news about Uncle Joe?
You remember Uncle Joe?
He was the one afraid to cut the cake
Who wants to tell poor Aunt Sarah?
Joe's run off to fire lake
Joe's run off to fire lake
Who wants to brave those
bronze beauties lying in the sun?
With their long soft hair falling
flying as they run
Oh they smile so shy
and they flirt so well
And they lay you down so fast
Till you look straight up and say
"Oh Lord, am I really here at last?"
Who wants to play those eights and aces?
Who wants a raise?
Who needs a stake?
Who wants to take that long shot gamble
and head out to fire lake?
Head out
(Who wants to go to fire lake)
And head out
(Who wants to go to fire lake)
Head out
(Who wants to go to fire lake)
Who's gonna do it
(Who wants to go to fire lake)
Who's gonna do it, yeah