The forelock's a part of a horse's mane, that grows from the animal's poll and falls between the ears and onto the forehead. Some equines, such as ponies, have a naturally thick forelock, while other breeds (such as many Thoroughbreds) have a thinner forelock. The forelock's also referred to as the 'foretop'. Dressing It's usually braided for some competitions, such as dressage and hunt seat riding shows. Other breeds, such as the Andalusian, are usually shown with a long, full, and combed fore… (More on Forelock)