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.