Muscles are one of the most important components in the equine body. Without them, the horse would be unable to walk, chew and digest food, or even swish his tail. Muscles comprise the largest tissue mass in the horse's body. There are various types of muscles performing a wide variety of duties, but basically they all function in the same general way--a period of contraction or shortening of musc
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