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Okay so I felt bad about all of the WEG photos. So here's an old (OLD) photo from a harness racing track.

I really love the way the horse is holding his head here; it's a lovely pose. Probably no good for manips since he has all of his tack on, but it should be just fine for referencing. And yes, his tongue is tied- that is very common with racehorses, who have been known to both 'swallow' their tongues and just hold them in a way that cuts off their airway when they're running (or in this case trotting) at high speeds. Naturally they are not tied tight, both for comfort and to keep from cutting off circulation in the tongue!

Scioto Downs Racetrack, Columbus Ohio.

Download for full size.

No credit/notification of use necessary but I would appreciate it.

Description
Okay so I felt bad about all of the WEG photos. So here's an old (OLD) photo from a harness racing track.

I really love the way the horse is holding his head here; it's a lovely pose. Probably no good for manips since he has all of his tack on, but it should be just fine for referencing. And yes, his tongue is tied- that is very common with racehorses, who have been known to both 'swallow' their tongues and just hold them in a way that cuts off their airway when they're running (or in this case trotting) at high speeds. Naturally they are not tied tight, both for comfort and to keep from cutting off circulation in the tongue!

Scioto Downs Racetrack, Columbus Ohio.

Download for full size.

No credit/notification of use necessary but I would appreciate it.