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Poll (livestock)
The poll is a name of the part of an animal's head, alternatively referencing a point immediately behind or right between the ears. This area of the anatomy is of particular significance for the horse. Specifically, the "poll" refers to the occipital protrusion at the back of the skull. However, in common usage, many horsemen refer to the poll joint, between the atlas (C1) and skull as the poll. The area at the joint has a slight depression, and is a sensitive location. Thus, because the crownpiece of a bridle passes over the poll joint, a rider can indirectly exert pressure on the horse's poll by means of the reins, bit, and bridle. Importance of the poll in riding The poll is especially important in riding, as ''correct'' flexion at the poll joint is a sign that the horse is properly on the bit. Over-flexion, with the poll lowered and the neck bent at a cervical vertebra farther down the neck, is usually a sign that the horse is either evading contact or that the rider is tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koe Kop
Koe is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Surname * Amanda Lee Koe (born 1988), Singaporean-born American writer * Benjamin Koe (1816–1842), English cricket player * Fred Koe (born 1947), Canadian politician * Jamie Koe (born 1977), Canadian curler * Kenneth Koe (1925–2015), American chemist * Kevin Koe Kevin Koe ( ; born January 11, 1975) is a Canadian curler. Koe is a two-time World champion and four-time Canadian champion. He was the skip of the Canadian men's team at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. Originally from Yellowknife, N ... (born 1975), Canadian curler * Kerry Koe (born 1977), Canadian curler * Koe Yeet (born 1992), Malaysian actress Given name * Koe Wetzel (born 1992), American country music singer and songwriter {{given name, type=both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |