Dock

The muscular base of the tail where it attaches to the body.

What is it?

The dock contains the first tail vertebrae and muscles; the horse lifts and clamps the tail with them. Tail carriage, held high or low, varies strongly by breed and also hints at mood.

Where is it?: Hindquarters

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Sources: Merck Veterinary Manual · Wikipedia · The Open Sanctuary Project.