The bristles on the muzzle aid a horse in selecting and gathering food. The horse's sense of taste is well developed. Horses acquire tastes for certain vegetables and fruits such as apples and carrots. The Clydesdales are able to distinguish salts from sweets. A Clydesdale's sense of smell is well developed.
Wild horses use smell to keep track of their neighbors.
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