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Horse Anatomy Fill-in Worksheet
Explore how a horse’s body is built for movement and sensing its surroundings. Read each clue carefully. Use the word bank where it helps, and write a complete answer for the short-response questions. Word bank: ears, muzzle, mane, withers, barrel, flank, tail, hoof, heart, lungs, eyes, nostrils, knees, coat
Word bank
Use these terms in Questions 1–5: ears • muzzle • mane • withers • barrel • flank • tail • hoof
1.A horse uses its to hear sounds. They can turn to face different directions.
2.The soft area around a horse’s mouth and nostrils is its .
3.What is the long hair along the top of a horse’s neck called?
4.The raised area where the neck meets the back is the . People use this point when measuring a horse’s height.
5.The large, rounded middle of a horse’s body, behind the shoulders, is called the .
6.Which body part is used to swat flies and can also show a horse’s mood?
- Tail
- Hoof
- Muzzle
- Withers
7.Choose the best match: the hard outer covering at the bottom of each leg that protects the horse’s foot.
- Mane
- Hoof
- Flank
- Ear
8.The flank is the area of the body between the barrel and the hindquarters. True or false?
9.A horse’s forelegs are at the front of its body and its hindlegs are at the back. Explain one way strong legs help a horse.
10.Name one body part that helps a horse sense its surroundings, and describe what it senses.
11.A horse’s ribs help protect organs inside its chest. Name two organs found in the chest.
12.Write one safe rule to follow when meeting a horse. Include why the rule matters.
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