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Withers are the highest part of a horse's back, located between the shoulder blades. This prominent ridge is formed by the dorsal spinal processes of the vertebrae, which provide attachment for muscles and ligaments. The height of the withers is often used to measure the height of the horse, typically from the ground to the highest point of the withers.