Nostril
The wide, flexible nasal opening through which the horse breathes.
What is it?
Horses breathe only through the nose, not the mouth, so the nostrils flare wide under effort. Fluttering or flared nostrils at rest can signal stress or breathing trouble.
- Where is it?
- Head
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Sources: Merck Veterinary Manual · Wikipedia · The Open Sanctuary Project.