Why do equines have tails?

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Why do equines have tails?

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From the Wikipedia page “Tail (horse)” –

The tail is used by the horse and other equidae to keep away biting insects, and the position and movement of the tail may provide clues to the animal’s physical or emotional state.

Also, the evolutionary ancestors of horses had tails, and there hasn’t been any environmental pressure that selects for lack of tail.

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