THE HIND LEG

This is what many people call the "business" end of a horse! Be careful if you approach from behind, horses have powerful muscles and sharp hooves that can injure or kill!

Always make some kind of noise when approaching a horse. It is best to talk quietly like, "Hey boy, easy."

To learn more about why horses can be so jumpy, click here!

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