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  1. place bet
    a bet that a horse will finish a race no worse than second
    Place
    In horse racing, a placed horse is one that finishes second in a race (NAm),[202] or in the first three places (Au/NZ/UK),[203][204] A place bet is a bet that a horse will place.[193]
  2. Przewalski's horse
    wild horse of central Asia that resembles an ass
    Includes (but is not limited to) stable vices.[269]
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    A Przewalski's horse, the only truly wild horse in existence today.
  3. piaffe
    a cadenced trot executed by the horse in one spot
    Haute ecolé, "High School"
    The most advanced form of dressage, wherein the horse performs the most difficult movements such as pirouette, passage, piaffe and one-tempi lead changes.
  4. genus Claviceps
    fungi parasitic upon the ovaries of various grasses
    A fungus of the genus Claviceps growing parasitically on the seed-heads of grasses, and so sometimes occurring in fodder eaten by horses.
  5. stadium jumping
    riding horses in competitions over set courses to demonstrate skill in jumping over obstacles
    Includes three types of riding; dressage, cross-country and stadium jumping.[93]
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    False martingale
    A strap in horse harness passing from the collar, through the horse's legs to the belly band, to hold the collar in position.[96]
  6. draft animal
    an animal used for pulling heavy loads
    Pair
    Two draft animals side-by-side.[193]
  7. snaffle bit
    a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb
    (Compare to snaffle bit, below)
    Curb (horse): Describes several possible types of lameness, clinical signs of which include a swelling on the back of the lower leg.[77]
  8. noseband
    a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose
    Characterised by use of a relatively flat saddle; the bridle usually has a cavesson-style noseband, with reins carried in both hands and generally used with steady contact with the horse's mouth.[91]
  9. equestrian sport
    a sport that tests horsemanship
    Fédération Équestre Internationale, International Federation for Equestrian Sports, or FEI
    The governing body for most international-level equestrian competitions, including the FEI World Equestrian Games and the Olympics.[99]
  10. endurance riding
    riding for long hours over long distances
    It is banned in most endurance riding competition.
  11. curb bit
    a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
    A western-style curb bit with silver bit shanks and a copper roller
    Bit
    An object, usually a metal bar, placed into the mouth of a horse, held on by a bridle and used with reins to direct and guide the animal.
  12. dressage
    maneuvers of a horse in response to body signals by the rider
    Airs above the ground, Airs
    Movements in haute ecolé or "high school" classical dressage, where the horse leaves the ground with two or four feet in response to the rider's commands.
  13. female horse
    female equine animal
    Distaff
    In racing, refers to female horses.
  14. stock saddle
    an ornamented saddle used by cowboys
    (See "natural cover," below)
    Australian Stock Saddle
    see "Stock Saddle," below
    Average Earnings Index (AEI)
    The AEI measures the earning power of a Thoroughbred sire's progeny by comparing the average earnings of his runners with all other runners
  15. hindlimb
    a posterior appendage such as a leg or the homologous structure in other animals
    Anatomically, the metacarpophalangeal (front) and metatarsophalangeal (rear) joints of the horse, formed by the junction of the third metacarpal (forelimb) or metatarsal (hindlimb) bones (also known as the cannon bones) and the proximal phalanx dis
  16. horse-drawn vehicle
    a wheeled vehicle drawn by one or more horses
    Driving
    Guiding and controlling one or more horses from behind, such as from a horse-drawn vehicle, behind a plow or other implement, when pulling logs, boats or other loads, or when long-reining (qv).
  17. harness horse
    horse used for pulling vehicles
    Draft horse (US) or Draught horse (UK)
    General term for many breeds of large, muscular, heavy horses developed primarily as farm or harness horses, used for plowing fields, pulling wagons, logging and similar heavy pulling work.[86]
  18. undescended testicle
    a testis that fails to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
    Ridgling, rig
    A male horse with one or more undescended testicles (a cryptorchid), or one which is incompletely castrated (deliberately or accidentally).[221]
  19. ergotamine
    an alkaloid derived from ergot that is less toxic than ergot
    Contains large amounts of alkaloids, including ergotamine.
  20. ridgling
    a colt with undescended testicles
    Ridgling, rig
    A male horse with one or more undescended testicles (a cryptorchid), or one which is incompletely castrated (deliberately or accidentally).[221]
  21. short bone
    a bone that is of approximately equal dimension in all directions
    Anatomically, two short bones, the proximal phalanx and the middle phalanx.
  22. tarpan
    European wild horse extinct since the early 20th century
    Tarpan or Eurasian Wild Horse: Equus ferus ferus.
    b.
  23. uncastrated
    not castrated
    A male horse, particularly an uncastrated male horse.[147]
  24. feedbag
    a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal
    Feedbag or nosebag
    A bag, containing food, that attaches to a horse's head.[citation needed]
    Feral horse
    Free-roaming horses that live in wild conditions, but are descended from domesticated ancestors – often erroneously called "wild" horses.[100]
  25. draft horse
    horse adapted for drawing heavy loads
    Draft horse (US) or Draught horse (UK)
    General term for many breeds of large, muscular, heavy horses developed primarily as farm or harness horses, used for plowing fields, pulling wagons, logging and similar heavy pulling work.[86]
  26. phenotype
    observable characteristics produced by genes and environment
    In equine conformation, the overall phenotype of the animal and its suitability for a given function.
  27. splint bone
    a rudimentary metacarpal or metatarsal bone on either side of the cannon bone in the leg of a horse or related animal
    The term cannon may also encompass the soft tissues as well as the second and fourth metacarpal or metatarsal bones, called splint bones which may form ossified bridges of bone, called splints which often form after trauma to the area.
  28. bearing rein
    a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
    Bearing rein, overcheck or checkrein
    A strap running from a horse's back, over the head, to a bit, to prevent the horse from lowering its head beyond a fixed point.
  29. studbook
    official record of the pedigree of purebred animals especially horses
    Many warmblood breeds such as the Oldenburger have an open stud book with animals approved for registry via a studbook selection process.
  30. Lipizzan
    a compact and sturdy saddle horse that is bred and trained in Vienna; smart and docile and excellent for dressage
    Made famous by the Lipizzan horses at the Spanish Riding School, the airs include the levade, capriole, croupade, courbette, and ballotade.
  31. cannon bone
    greatly developed metatarsal or metacarpal bone in the shank or cannon part of the leg in hoofed mammals
    Term describing the characteristics of the lower leg as a whole, including the cannon bone as well as associated tendons and ligaments.
  32. gooseneck
    something in a thin curved form (like the neck of a goose)
    Contrast with gooseneck below.
  33. crossbreed
    the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock
    Crossbred
    A horse that is a cross between two known breeds.[73]
  34. solid-colored
    having the same color all over
    Mare line
    See tail-female
    Markings
    Generally refers to white markings on the horse's face, legs, and sometimes the occasional body spot on an otherwise solid-colored horse.[152]
  35. daisy cutter
    a batted or served ball that skims along close to the ground
    Any of a collection of soft tissue injuries of the distal plantar hock region
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    Daisy cutter
    A horse that moves with long but low movement.[78]
  36. saddle seat
    a chair seat that is slightly concave and sometimes has a thickened ridge in the center
    High action is a breed characteristic of Saddlebreds[3] and other breeds used in Saddle seat or certain harness disciplines.
  37. hackamore
    rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
    Headstalls that do not have a bit are called either a bitless bridle[44] or a hackamore.
  38. harness racing
    a horse race between people riding in sulkies behind horses that are trotting or pacing
    Harness racing or trotting races
    The sport of racing horses in harness, pulling a very light single-person cart called a sulky.
  39. wheeled vehicle
    a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
    Carriage
    A two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, and used for carrying people.[53]
  40. hindquarter
    the back half of a side of meat
    Not to be confused with grade, below
    Croup
    The topline and immediate underlying musculature of the hindquarters.[76]
  41. foal
    a young horse
    Breeder
    The breeder of a foal is the owner of its dam at the time of foaling.
  42. draught horse
    horse adapted for drawing heavy loads
    Clumper (Au)
    A half bred draught horse.[60]
  43. headstall
    the band that is the part of a bridle that fits around a horse's head
    Sometimes used to refer to the entire piece of equipment, including headstall, bit and reins.[42]
  44. equine
    relating to or resembling a horse
    Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z References
    For additional terminology, see also:
    Bridle (includes a list of bridle parts)
    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat
  45. Equus
    type genus of the Equidae: only surviving genus of the family Equidae
    Dogger (Aus)
    An animal to be used for pet meat, or a buyer of cattle or horses to be used for this purpose.[84]
    see also Canner
    Domestic Horse
    Equus ferus caballus, the subspecies of the Wild Horse (Equus ferus) that has gone through the process of
  46. stirrup iron
    support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
    Irons or stirrup irons
    A type of stirrup made entirely of metal, seen on Australian stock saddles, English or racing saddles.[156]
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    A horse jumping over an obstacle
    Jack
    An uncastrated male donkey or ass.[157]
  47. repetitively
    in a repetitive manner
    Box stall (US)
    See loose box
    Boxwalking (UK)
    A stable vice exhibited in horses left in a stable, where they repetitively walk around the confines of the stable.[38]
  48. geld
    cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses)
    Castration
    The act of neutering, or "gelding" a male horse.[55]
  49. crossbred
    bred from parents of different varieties or species
    Crossbred
    A horse that is a cross between two known breeds.[73]
  50. whicker
    the characteristic sounds made by a horse
    Nicker or whicker
    A soft noise made by horses, the horse makes a vibrating sound with its mouth closed using the vocal cords.
  51. stake race
    a horse race in which part of the prize is put up by the owners of the horses in the race
    Black type
    Bold-face type used in advertisements and sales catalogues to distinguish horses that have won or placed in an approved stake race.
  52. Claviceps
    fungi parasitic upon the ovaries of various grasses
    A fungus of the genus Claviceps growing parasitically on the seed-heads of grasses, and so sometimes occurring in fodder eaten by horses.
  53. saddle sore
    an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
    Some types of English saddles are designed so that they do not mandate use of a blanket to protect the horse, but use of one helps keep the underside of the saddle clean and may prevent saddle sores on the horse.
  54. bloodstock
    thoroughbred horses (collectively)
    Purebred
    An animal with documented parentage recognized by a breed registry as being descended in all lines from recognized foundation bloodstock and free of admixture of breeding from lines outside those of the breed in question.[217]
  55. skeletal structure
    any structure created by the skeleton of an organism
    Bone
    A term used in describing equine conformation to describe the quality of certain skeletal structures.
  56. quarter horse
    a small powerful horse originally bred for sprinting in quarter-mile races in Virginia
    Putting to (BI), hitching (NA)
    Attaching a harnessed horse to a vehicle.
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    Quarter Horse or American Quarter Horse
    A popular stock horse breed, especially in North America, noted for ability to work with cattle and compete in related competi
  57. nicker
    make a soft sound characteristic of a horse
    Generally a loud noise, described as a squeal followed by a nicker.
  58. capriole
    a playful leap or hop
    Made famous by the Lipizzan horses at the Spanish Riding School, the airs include the levade, capriole, croupade, courbette, and ballotade.
  59. Equidae
    the taxonomic family of horses and related animals
    Equus
    The genus including the horse, donkey, zebra and all other surviving members of the Equidae family.[94]
  60. phenylbutazone
    anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Butazolidin)
    Bute
    Common term for Phenylbutazone, a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to control pain and swelling in horses.
  61. botfly
    stout-bodied hairy dipterous fly whose larvae are parasites on humans and other mammals
    Botfly, bot
    A parasitic fly that lays its eggs on the legs, muzzle, and jaw of horses.
  62. ossify
    become bony
    The term cannon may also encompass the soft tissues as well as the second and fourth metacarpal or metatarsal bones, called splint bones which may form ossified bridges of bone, called splints which often form after trauma to the area.
  63. purebred
    bred for many generations from member of a recognized breed or strain
    Bloodhorse, Blood
    A purebred Thoroughbred or Arabian.[32]
  64. single-foot
    a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately
    Other gaits include the pace and ambling gaits such as the rack and single-foot.[17][115]
  65. trail riding
    riding along a roughly blazed path
    Hunt seat (US)
    Classic form of English riding, particularly seen in hacking, trail riding, jumping.[153]
  66. horse blanket
    stable gear consisting of a blanket placed under the saddle
    Horse blanket, blanket (US), Rug (UK), Sheet
    A body covering made for horses that covers the animal's body from chest to rump, usually kept on the horse by buckles at the chest by buckles and by adjustable straps passing under the belly and sometim
  67. martingale
    a harness strap that connects the nose piece to the girth
    Natural aids include the hands, seat, weight, legs and voice[13]
    Artificial aids, which extend, reinforce, or substitute the natural aids; include items such as bits, whips, spurs, and martingales.[14]
  68. domesticate
    make fit for cultivation and service to humans
    A leading cause of death among domesticated horses.[67]
  69. checkrein
    a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
    Bearing rein, overcheck or checkrein
    A strap running from a horse's back, over the head, to a bit, to prevent the horse from lowering its head beyond a fixed point.
  70. horse racing
    the sport of racing horses
    Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z References
    For additional terminology, see also:
    Bridle (includes a list of bridle parts)
    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  71. claiming race
    a horse race in which each owner declares before the race at what price his horse will be offered for sale after the race
    Claiming race
    A race in which the horses entered can be bought before the start of the race for a stated price which is set by the conditions of the race.
  72. metacarpal
    of or relating to the metacarpus
    A foal is by its sire and out of its dam.[49][50]
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    Cannon or cannon bone
    The third metacarpal or metatarsal bone of the lower leg.
  73. artificial insemination
    the introduction of semen into the oviduct or uterus by some means other than sexual intercourse
    AI
    See Artificial insemination, below.
  74. saddle blanket
    stable gear consisting of a blanket placed under the saddle
    Blankets may also have hoods or neck coverings added for additional protection of the animal.Compare to Saddle blanket, Numnah.
  75. horse
    solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
    f equestrian terms
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


    Prehistoric cave painting of a horse from the Lascaux caves
    This is a basic glossary of equestrian terms; both technical terminology and jargon that has developed over the centuries to desc
  76. hind leg
    the back limb of a quadruped
    Chestnut (horse anatomy) :A callousity on the inside of each leg, thought to possibly be a vestigial remnant of the pad of a toe[56] Not present on the hind legs of donkeys and zebras.
  77. undescended
    (of the testis) remaining in the abdomen instead of descending into the scrotum
    Ridgling, rig
    A male horse with one or more undescended testicles (a cryptorchid), or one which is incompletely castrated (deliberately or accidentally).[221]
  78. English saddle
    a saddle having a steel cantle and pommel and no horn
    A numnah or saddle pad under an English saddle.
  79. NSAID
    an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
    Bute
    Common term for Phenylbutazone, a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to control pain and swelling in horses.
  80. anti-inflammatory drug
    a medicine intended to reduce inflammation
    Bute
    Common term for Phenylbutazone, a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to control pain and swelling in horses.
  81. genus Equus
    type genus of the Equidae: only surviving genus of the family Equidae
    Equine
    Any member of the genus Equus.[93]
  82. ergotism
    poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products
    These can cause ergotism, a serious condition affecting the nervous and circulatory systems, sometimes leading to permanent injury or death.[95]
  83. neutering
    the sterilization of an animal
    Castration
    The act of neutering, or "gelding" a male horse.[55]
  84. forelimb
    the front limb
    Anatomically, the metacarpophalangeal (front) and metatarsophalangeal (rear) joints of the horse, formed by the junction of the third metacarpal (forelimb) or metatarsal (hindlimb) bones (also known as the cannon bones) and the proximal phalanx dis
  85. anatomically
    with respect to anatomy
    Anatomically, the metacarpophalangeal (front) and metatarsophalangeal (rear) joints of the horse, formed by the junction of the third metacarpal (forelimb) or metatarsal (hindlimb) bones (also known as the cannon bones) and the proximal phalanx dis
  86. body covering
    any covering for the body or a body part
    Horse blanket, blanket (US), Rug (UK), Sheet
    A body covering made for horses that covers the animal's body from chest to rump, usually kept on the horse by buckles at the chest by buckles and by adjustable straps passing under the belly and sometim
  87. bleach out
    remove color from
    Heavier weight blankets assist in keeping the animal warm in cold weather, lighter weight designs are used in warm weather to deter insects and to keep the sun from bleaching out the horse's coat.[147]
  88. acetyl
    the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-)
    Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z References
    For additional terminology, see also:
    Bridle (includes a list of bridle parts)
    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  89. wheeler
    someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels
    See also wheeler.
  90. breed
    cause to procreate (animals)
    Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z References
    For additional terminology, see also:
    Bridle (includes a list of bridle parts)
    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  91. proper noun
    a word that denotes a particular person, place, or thing
    Thoroughbred
    When used as a proper noun, refers to a specific breed of horse, best known as a race horse.[257]
  92. feral
    wild and menacing
    Bronc or bronco
    Originally an unbroken feral horse.
  93. metatarsal
    of or relating to the metatarsus
    A foal is by its sire and out of its dam.[49][50]
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    Cannon or cannon bone
    The third metacarpal or metatarsal bone of the lower leg.
  94. broodmare
    a female horse used for breeding
    Often known as the broodmare sire.[79] or maternal grandsire.
  95. thoroughbred
    having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
    Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z References
    For additional terminology, see also:
    Bridle (includes a list of bridle parts)
    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  96. pastern
    the part between the fetlock and the hoof
    Fetlock
    The joint above the pastern.[101]
  97. wild horse
    undomesticated or feral domestic horse
    Dogger (Aus)
    An animal to be used for pet meat, or a buyer of cattle or horses to be used for this purpose.[84]
    see also Canner
    Domestic Horse
    Equus ferus caballus, the subspecies of the Wild Horse (Equus ferus) that has gone through the process of
  98. genotype
    the particular alleles present in an organism
    Compare Halter," "in hand"
    Phenotype
    The outward appearance of an animal, in contrast to genotype, the genetic inheritance of an animal.[198]
  99. insemination
    the introduction of semen into the genital tract of a female
    AI
    See Artificial insemination, below.
  100. stallion
    uncastrated adult male horse
    Artificial Insemination
    The practice of breeding a mare through human assisted means, with no contact between the stallion and mare.
  101. fetlock
    the joint between the cannon bone and the pastern
    Ankle
    Incorrect term for the fetlock joint.[4]
  102. gable wall
    the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof
    The hayloft door is a high-level hatch (usually in a gable wall), through which hay could be loaded directly from a wagon.
  103. leading rein
    rein to direct the horse's head left or right
    Lead (tack): A lead rope, lead shank or leading rein.
  104. horse breeding
    breeding horses
    Breeding
    The pedigree of an animal
    Horse breeding, or the selective breeding of animals.[42]
  105. edit
    prepare for publication or presentation by revising
    Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z References
    For additional terminology, see also:
    Bridle (includes a list of bridle parts)
    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  106. canter
    a smooth three-beat gait
    Also includes how the horse uses its shoulder, humerus, elbow, and stifle; most often used to describe the trot, but sometimes applied to the canter or gallop.[4]
  107. snaffle
    a simple jointed bit for a horse; without a curb
    Is used in conjunction with a curb chain or curb strap so that when the reins are tightened, pressure is also applied to the chin groove and the headstall applies pressure on the poll of the animal. generally characterized by a solid bit mouthpiece of var
  108. equitation
    the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
    Equitation
    The skill of riding a horse.[93]
  109. castrate
    remove the testicles of a male animal
    Gelding
    A castrated male horse of any age.[117]
  110. riding horse
    a lightweight horse kept for riding only
    Arena
    An enclosed area for training or riding horses.
  111. foreleg
    the forelimb of a quadruped
    When a rider posts while riding at the trot, they can rise either matching when the left or the right foreleg and opposite hind leg hits the ground.
  112. Australasia
    Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands in the South Pacific
    (Australasia) A horse trailer.
  113. stud
    an upright in house framing
    Breed registry
    See Stud book
    Bridle
    Headgear placed around the head of a horse that holds the bit in place in a horse's mouth, including reins, used to direct and guide the animal.[43]
  114. bronc
    an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
    Bronc or bronco
    Originally an unbroken feral horse.
  115. vocal cord
    either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx
    Nicker or whicker
    A soft noise made by horses, the horse makes a vibrating sound with its mouth closed using the vocal cords.
  116. short-handled
    having a short handle
    Crop
    Crop (implement): A stiff, short-handled whip seen most often in English riding.[75]
  117. rein
    one of a pair of long straps used to control a horse
    Bearing rein, overcheck or checkrein
    A strap running from a horse's back, over the head, to a bit, to prevent the horse from lowering its head beyond a fixed point.
  118. ergot
    a fungus that infects various cereal plants forming compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many grains of the plant; source of medicinally important alkaloids and of lysergic acid
    See also ergot (1).
  119. gait
    an animal's manner of moving
    Amble
    A general term for a range of four beat intermediate speed horse gaits that are approximately the speed of a trot or pace but far smoother to ride.
  120. horse-drawn
    pulled by a horse
    Driving
    Guiding and controlling one or more horses from behind, such as from a horse-drawn vehicle, behind a plow or other implement, when pulling logs, boats or other loads, or when long-reining (qv).
  121. incisor
    a tooth for cutting or gnawing
    Crib biting (UK) or cribbing (US)
    A stable vice where the horse grabs the edge of an object such as a stable door with its incisor teeth and arches its neck.
  122. rearmost
    located farthest to the rear
    Used for a single animal, for the rearmost of several animals in tandem (qv), or sometimes to act as poles between three horses abreast (a troika).
  123. chestnut-colored
    having the brown color of chestnuts
    A chestnut-colored horse of warmblood type
    Chestnut
    Chestnut (coat): A reddish-brown coat color with matching or lighter-colored mane and tail.[56]
  124. kHz
    one thousand periods per second
    Most of a sound energy is below 3 kHz and most are audible within 30 metres.
  125. lumbar vertebra
    one of 5 vertebrae in the human vertebral column
    Coupling
    The sunken area below the lumbar vertebrae or the horse's back, behind the last rib and in front of the point of the hip.
  126. equestrian
    of or relating to or featuring horseback riding
    f equestrian terms
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


    Prehistoric cave painting of a horse from the Lascaux caves
    This is a basic glossary of equestrian terms; both technical terminology and jargon that has developed over the centuries to desc
  127. conformation
    acting according to certain accepted standards
    Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z References
    For additional terminology, see also:
    Bridle (includes a list of bridle parts)
    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  128. two-wheeled
    of or relating to vehicles with two wheels
    Carriage
    A two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, and used for carrying people.[53]
  129. callosity
    an area of skin that is thick or hard from continual pressure or friction (as the sole of the foot)
    Ergot
    A small callosity on the back of the fetlocks of equines, often concealed by feathering (hair).
  130. fetlock joint
    the joint between the cannon bone and the pastern
    Ankle
    Incorrect term for the fetlock joint.[4]
  131. crossbreeding
    (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids
    Warmblood
    A term describing many middle-weight sport horse types and breeds, most originally developed in Europe by the crossbreeding of draft or heavy harness horses on light horse breeds such as Thoroughbreds or Arabians.
  132. parasitically
    in a parasitic manner
    A fungus of the genus Claviceps growing parasitically on the seed-heads of grasses, and so sometimes occurring in fodder eaten by horses.
  133. trot
    ride at a gait faster than a walk
    Also includes how the horse uses its shoulder, humerus, elbow, and stifle; most often used to describe the trot, but sometimes applied to the canter or gallop.[4]
  134. diagonal
    having an oblique or slanted direction
    The term usually refers to lateral gaits, but may be applied to all four beat intermediate speed gaits, including the diagonal four-beat gait referred to be terms such as fox trot, pasitrote, and trocha.[17][18]
  135. citation
    an official award usually given as formal public statement
    Crownpiece (US) Headpiece (UK)
    The portion of a headstall that goes behind the horse's ears.[citation needed]
    C/S/F or c,s,f (Au)
    Abbreviation for catch, shoe and float (transport), used in horse for sale advertisements to describe a horse with goo
  136. gelding
    castrated male horse
    Castration
    The act of neutering, or "gelding" a male horse.[55]
  137. jennet
    female donkey
    Also occasionally known as bardot or jennet.[143]
  138. race horse
    a horse bred for racing
    Used in the wild to escape predators, the gallop is the gait of the classic race horse.
  139. Appaloosa
    a hardy breed of saddle horse developed in western North America and characteristically having a spotted rump
    Also used to refer to particularly flashy pinto or Appaloosa markings.
  140. laminitis
    inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
    Founder
    The most severe form of laminitis, an inflammatory condition affecting the laminae of the hoof.
  141. unit of measurement
    any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
    Furlong
    A unit of measurement in flat horse racing.
  142. shin bone
    the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle
    Sometimes called the shin bone, but actually analogous to the bones in the human palm or foot.
  143. lamina
    a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral)
    Founder
    The most severe form of laminitis, an inflammatory condition affecting the laminae of the hoof.
  144. metal bar
    metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling
    A western-style curb bit with silver bit shanks and a copper roller
    Bit
    An object, usually a metal bar, placed into the mouth of a horse, held on by a bridle and used with reins to direct and guide the animal.
  145. Curb
    a stock exchange in New York
    Usually expressed as good (or easy) to C/F/S.
    Curb
    Curb bit: A type of bit that has bit shanks.
  146. shock absorber
    a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
    Frog
    A tough, rubbery, triangular part of the underside of a horse hoof that acts as a shock absorber for the horse's foot and also assists in blood circulation of the lower leg.[108]
  147. hinny
    hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey or ass
    Hinny (or Hinney)[141]
    A sterile hybrid that is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey.[141]
  148. Lascaux
    a cave in southwestern France that contains Paleolithic paintings
    f equestrian terms
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    This is a basic glossary of equestrian terms; both technical terminology and jargon that has developed over the centuries to desc
  149. blockage
    an obstruction in a pipe, tube, or opening
    Choke
    A condition arising from blockage of the esophagus, most often linked to a horse eating too fast.
  150. sidesaddle
    a saddle for a woman
    Side saddle, sidesaddle
    A form of riding where a (normally female) rider sits with both legs to the near side of the horse, rather than with legs astride.[231]
  151. attach to
    be part of
    The eggs are licked off by the horse and once ingested, hatch into maggots, called bots, which infest the animal by attaching to the stomach lining.
  152. strap
    an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
    Bearing rein, overcheck or checkrein
    A strap running from a horse's back, over the head, to a bit, to prevent the horse from lowering its head beyond a fixed point.
  153. palomino
    a horse of light tan or golden color
    Yellow horse (Western US)
    Slang for a palomino.
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    Zebroid or zebra mule
    Collective term for any hybrid offspring of a zebra crossed
  154. harness
    an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal
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    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  155. bloodline
    ancestry of a purebred animal
    Many other breeds contain Arabian bloodlines.[21]
  156. coach house
    a small building for housing coaches and carriages and other vehicles
    Coach house (UK/Ir), Carriage house (NAm)
    A building used to keep a private carriage and horses, usually with accommodation for a groom, coachman or other servants above.
  157. saddle
    a seat for the rider of a horse or camel
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    Equine coat color
  158. attache
    a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
    The term is sometimes expanded to include where the lumbar region attaches to the sacrum.[73]
  159. polo pony
    a small agile horse specially bred and trained for playing polo
    Sometimes used to refer to any group of horses trained or used by a single entity for a particular purpose, such as a string of polo ponies, a "show string" of horse show entries, or a pack string.[247]
  160. neutered
    having testicles or ovaries removed
    Colt
    A young male horse that has not been gelded (neutered).[68]
  161. hindquarters
    the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
    Not to be confused with grade, below
    Croup
    The topline and immediate underlying musculature of the hindquarters.[76]
  162. New Forest
    an area of woods and heathland in southern Hampshire that was set aside by William I as Crown property in 1079; originally a royal hunting ground but now administered as parkland; noted for its ponies
    Agister (UK), an official of the New Forest Verderers who controls grazing on the Forest by New Forest Ponies and other livestock.
  163. amble
    walk leisurely
    Amble
    A general term for a range of four beat intermediate speed horse gaits that are approximately the speed of a trot or pace but far smoother to ride.
  164. jointed
    having joints or jointed segments
    May be solid or jointed and may have rollers or other attachments added, usually in the center.[30]
  165. shank
    the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
    A western-style curb bit with silver bit shanks and a copper roller
    Bit
    An object, usually a metal bar, placed into the mouth of a horse, held on by a bridle and used with reins to direct and guide the animal.
  166. centimetre
    a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
    The International Federation for Equestrian Sports, which uses metric measurement, defines the official cutoff point at 148 centimetres (58.27 in) (just over 14.2 h) without shoes and 149 centimetres (58.66 in) (just over 14.2½ h) with shoes.[213]
  167. hoof
    the hard foot of some mammals
    There is a moment during a canter when all four hooves of the horse are off the ground, known as the moment of suspension.[52]
  168. mouthpiece
    a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person
    The degree of leverage depends on the length of the shank and the positioning of the bit mouthpiece on the shanks.
  169. hayloft
    a loft in a barn where hay is stored
    Hayloft or hay loft
    A floored space above a barn or stable where hay is stored,[135] often being fed through hatches in the floor directly into hay-racks in the animal enclosures below.
  170. four-wheeled
    of or relating to vehicles with four wheels
    Carriage
    A two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, and used for carrying people.[53]
  171. vestigial
    not fully developed in mature animals
    Chestnut (horse anatomy) :A callousity on the inside of each leg, thought to possibly be a vestigial remnant of the pad of a toe[56] Not present on the hind legs of donkeys and zebras.
  172. mare
    an adult female horse
    Artificial Insemination
    The practice of breeding a mare through human assisted means, with no contact between the stallion and mare.
  173. in tandem
    with one beside or behind the other
    Used for a single animal, for the rearmost of several animals in tandem (qv), or sometimes to act as poles between three horses abreast (a troika).
  174. splint
    a thin piece of wood
    The term cannon may also encompass the soft tissues as well as the second and fourth metacarpal or metatarsal bones, called splint bones which may form ossified bridges of bone, called splints which often form after trauma to the area.
  175. pedigree
    the ancestry or lineage of an individual
    Breeding
    The pedigree of an animal
    Horse breeding, or the selective breeding of animals.[42]
  176. underside
    the lower side of anything
    Frog
    A tough, rubbery, triangular part of the underside of a horse hoof that acts as a shock absorber for the horse's foot and also assists in blood circulation of the lower leg.[108]
  177. taproot
    main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
    Thoroughbred families are numbered according to their taproot mares.[97]
  178. veterinarian
    a doctor who provides health care to animals
    Usually performed by a veterinarian or Equine dentistry specialist.[104]
  179. nosebag
    a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal
    Feedbag or nosebag
    A bag, containing food, that attaches to a horse's head.[citation needed]
    Feral horse
    Free-roaming horses that live in wild conditions, but are descended from domesticated ancestors – often erroneously called "wild" horses.[100]
  180. body temperature
    temperature of the body
    Refers to temperament, not literally to body temperature.[66]
  181. stall
    a small area set off for special use
    Box stall (US)
    See loose box
    Boxwalking (UK)
    A stable vice exhibited in horses left in a stable, where they repetitively walk around the confines of the stable.[38]
  182. clockwise
    in the direction that the hands of a clock move
    When riding clockwise, the rider is to post the left diagonal, when riding counter-clockwise the rider is to post the right diagonal.[81]
  183. misapply
    apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly
    See also semi-feral horse (to which the term "feral" is often misapplied).
  184. night vision
    the ability to see in reduced illumination (as in moonlight)
    Night horse (AUS)
    A quiet horse with good night vision that is used to patrol cattle at night, when droving.[84]
  185. testicle
    one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
    Ridgling, rig
    A male horse with one or more undescended testicles (a cryptorchid), or one which is incompletely castrated (deliberately or accidentally).[221]
  186. doer
    a person who acts and gets things done
    Guidance is by long reins and voice, often using traditional commands characteristic of particular areas or cultures.[89]
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    Easy keeper (US) or good doer (UK)
    A horse (or other animal) which needs relatively little food to maintain condition
  187. untethered
    not confined or restricted with a tether
    Loose-box (UK) or box stall (US)
    An enclosed area within a stable where a horse may be left untethered (loose).
  188. cutoff
    a route shorter than the usual one
    Individual animals of breeds that typically mature over this height may still be described as "horses" even if under the cutoff height.[211]
  189. stirrup
    support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
    Irons or stirrup irons
    A type of stirrup made entirely of metal, seen on Australian stock saddles, English or racing saddles.[156]
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    A horse jumping over an obstacle
    Jack
    An uncastrated male donkey or ass.[157]
  190. headpiece
    a protective helmet for the head
    Crownpiece (US) Headpiece (UK)
    The portion of a headstall that goes behind the horse's ears.[citation needed]
    C/S/F or c,s,f (Au)
    Abbreviation for catch, shoe and float (transport), used in horse for sale advertisements to describe a horse with goo
  191. muscularity
    possessing muscular strength
    Substance
    Assessment of the overall muscularity of a horse, width and depth of body and quality of bone.[250]
  192. tandem
    an arrangement of objects or persons one behind another
    See also team and tandem.
  193. proximal
    situated nearest to point of attachment or origin
    Anatomically, the metacarpophalangeal (front) and metatarsophalangeal (rear) joints of the horse, formed by the junction of the third metacarpal (forelimb) or metatarsal (hindlimb) bones (also known as the cannon bones) and the proximal phalanx dis
  194. racing
    the sport of engaging in contests of speed
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    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  195. unshod
    not shod
    See also napping and "jib"
    Barefoot or unshod
    When a horse does not wear horseshoes.[25]
  196. troika
    a Russian carriage pulled by three horses abreast
    Used for a single animal, for the rearmost of several animals in tandem (qv), or sometimes to act as poles between three horses abreast (a troika).
  197. refer
    make a remark that calls attention to
    Originally referred to a horse with a "smooth mouth," generally eight years old or older,[4] but modern use varies.
  198. American English
    the English language as used in the United States
    Where noted, some terms are used only in American English (US) or only in British English (UK), or are regional to a particular part of the world, such as Australia (Au).
  199. gelded
    (of a male animal) having the testicles removed
    Colt
    A young male horse that has not been gelded (neutered).[68]
  200. unsaddle
    remove the saddle from
    In racing, the location where the racehorses are mounted before a race and unsaddled after a race.[191]
  201. stabling
    accommodation for animals (especially for horses)
    Essentially a cottage or small house with stabling below.
  202. rider
    a traveler who actively sits and travels on an animal
    Aids
    Signals from the rider or driver to the horse that tell the animal what the handler wants it to do.
  203. balk
    refuse to proceed or comply
    (See "natural cover," below)
    Australian Stock Saddle
    see "Stock Saddle," below
    Average Earnings Index (AEI)
    The AEI measures the earning power of a Thoroughbred sire's progeny by comparing the average earnings of his runners with all other runners of the
  204. cinch
    a band that holds a horse's saddle in place
    Cinch
    A wide flat girth made of mohair, reinforced felt, or an equivalent synthetic material used in conjunction with a latigo strap to secure a western saddle on the back of a horse.[58]
  205. horse's foot
    the hoof of a horse
    Frog
    A tough, rubbery, triangular part of the underside of a horse hoof that acts as a shock absorber for the horse's foot and also assists in blood circulation of the lower leg.[108]
  206. Turkoman
    a member of a Turkic people living in Turkmenistan and neighboring areas
    (See groom, above)
    Hot-blood, hot-blooded
    Horses descended from oriental horse or "eastern" blood, such as the Arabian horse, Barb, Turkoman horse,[152] and related breeds.
  207. veterinary medicine
    the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of animals (especially domestic animals)
    Veterinarian (US), veterinary surgeon (UK), (informal) vet
    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, an individual who is trained to provide medical care to horses and other animals.
  208. nervous disorder
    a disorder of the nervous system
    Stringhalt
    A nervous disorder in horses, causing a jerking movement, higher than the natural gait, of one or both hind legs, as if stepping over an invisible object.[181][page needed][194]
    Stud
    An establishment where pedigreed horses are bred.[248]
  209. fox hunting
    mounted hunters follow hounds in pursuit of a fox
    Field hunter (US), Hunter (US, UKI): A horse used for Fox hunting.
  210. livestock
    any animals kept for use or profit
    Agistment, agister
    Agistment (Australia), letting out pasture to horse (or other livestock) owners.[12]
  211. pickax
    a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends
    More rarely other arrangements such as three or more abreast, a troika (three abreast with shafts between), a "pickax" (three abreast with a pair of wheelers behind) or a "unicorn" (a single animal in front of a pair of wheelers).
  212. feathering
    turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
    Ergot
    A small callosity on the back of the fetlocks of equines, often concealed by feathering (hair).
  213. roundup
    the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold
    See also muster, and roundup.
  214. ingest
    take food, drink, or some other substance into the body
    The eggs are licked off by the horse and once ingested, hatch into maggots, called bots, which infest the animal by attaching to the stomach lining.
  215. mechanical device
    mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
    Horse power (hp)
    A unit of power, originally used to compare the power of mechanical devices to that of a draft horse.
  216. trailer
    a large transport conveyance pulled by a truck or tractor
    Bumper pull
    A horse trailer style that is pulled by a hitch attached to the frame of the towing vehicle near the bumper.[48]
  217. hitch
    hook or entangle
    Bumper pull
    A horse trailer style that is pulled by a hitch attached to the frame of the towing vehicle near the bumper.[48]
  218. one-handed
    having or using a single hand
    Particularly useful when riding one-handed.
  219. veterinary
    of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine
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    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  220. riding school
    a school where horsemanship is taught and practiced
    Made famous by the Lipizzan horses at the Spanish Riding School, the airs include the levade, capriole, croupade, courbette, and ballotade.
  221. suckling
    a young mammal that has not been weaned
    Foal at foot (UK) or foal at side (US)
    A suckling foal running with its dam.[8]
  222. girth
    the distance around something, especially a person's body
    Billet (US), "girth strap", "girth point" (UK)
    A leather strap with punched holes, permanently attached in sets of two or three on each side of the tree of a saddle, used to hold and adjust the girth that holds on most types of saddle.
  223. castrated
    deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes
    Gelding
    A castrated male horse of any age.[117]
  224. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
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    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat
  225. disinterest
    tolerance attributable to a lack of involvement
    Ring sour (US)
    A horse that exhibits competition burnout through undesired behavioral problems, including a disinterest in work,[223] reluctance to move forward, pinned back ears, a twisting or wringing tail, or overall disobedience in the ring.
  226. halter
    rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
    Halter
    1a.(US)
  227. horse race
    a contest of speed between horses
    Allowance race
    A horse race in which entries are restricted to horses meeting certain earnings or other race criteria.[15]
  228. attach
    be in contact with
    Billet (US), "girth strap", "girth point" (UK)
    A leather strap with punched holes, permanently attached in sets of two or three on each side of the tree of a saddle, used to hold and adjust the girth that holds on most types of saddle.
  229. carriage house
    a small building for housing coaches and carriages and other vehicles
    Coach house (UK/Ir), Carriage house (NAm)
    A building used to keep a private carriage and horses, usually with accommodation for a groom, coachman or other servants above.
  230. semi
    a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
    Drift
    A New Forest term for the gathering of semi-feral ponies for marking, veterinary treatment or sale.
  231. musculature
    the muscular system of an organism
    Not to be confused with grade, below
    Croup
    The topline and immediate underlying musculature of the hindquarters.[76]
  232. hock
    joint of the hind leg of hoofed mammals
    Action
    The way a horse elevates its legs, knees, hocks, and feet.[3]
  233. euthanasia
    the act of killing someone painlessly
    Severe cases may require euthanasia of the affected animal.[67]
  234. lumbar
    of or relating to or near the part of the back between the ribs and the hipbones
    Coupling
    The sunken area below the lumbar vertebrae or the horse's back, behind the last rib and in front of the point of the hip.
  235. tendon
    a band of tissue connecting a muscle to its bony attachment
    Term describing the characteristics of the lower leg as a whole, including the cannon bone as well as associated tendons and ligaments.
  236. pedigreed
    having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
    Stringhalt
    A nervous disorder in horses, causing a jerking movement, higher than the natural gait, of one or both hind legs, as if stepping over an invisible object.[181][page needed][194]
    Stud
    An establishment where pedigreed horses are bred.[248]
  237. knacker
    someone who buys up old horses for slaughter
    Knacker
    A person who disposes of livestock animals unfit for human consumption, such as sick or injured horses.[163]
  238. zebra
    a black-and-white striped animal related to a horse
    Chestnut (horse anatomy) :A callousity on the inside of each leg, thought to possibly be a vestigial remnant of the pad of a toe[56] Not present on the hind legs of donkeys and zebras.
  239. buck
    mature male of certain mammals, especially deer or antelope
    Now also includes the any undisciplined horse, especially one that bucks.
  240. pad
    a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
    Chestnut (horse anatomy) :A callousity on the inside of each leg, thought to possibly be a vestigial remnant of the pad of a toe[56] Not present on the hind legs of donkeys and zebras.
  241. racehorse
    a horse bred for racing
    Racehorses are usually Thoroughbreds (or Arabs) ridden at the gallop, but other breeds are also raced, and horses or ponies may also be raced at the trot or pace, when they are usually in harness (see harness racing).
  242. riding
    the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
    Made famous by the Lipizzan horses at the Spanish Riding School, the airs include the levade, capriole, croupade, courbette, and ballotade.
  243. yearling
    a racehorse that is about one year old
    In the UK, typically refers to buying Thoroughbred weanlings and yearlings.[200][201]
  244. registry
    an official written record of names or events or transactions
    Breed registry
    See Stud book
    Bridle
    Headgear placed around the head of a horse that holds the bit in place in a horse's mouth, including reins, used to direct and guide the animal.[43]
  245. headgear
    clothing for the head
    Breed registry
    See Stud book
    Bridle
    Headgear placed around the head of a horse that holds the bit in place in a horse's mouth, including reins, used to direct and guide the animal.[43]
  246. also known as
    as known or named at another time or place
    Also known as galop faux, false canter, or counter lead.
  247. whorl
    a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
    A saddle designed for the above style of riding
    Silhouette or outline diagram
    A standard set of diagrams of an individual horse showing its identifying features, including markings and the locations of all its hair whorls.
  248. absorber
    material in a nuclear reactor that absorbs radiation
    Frog
    A tough, rubbery, triangular part of the underside of a horse hoof that acts as a shock absorber for the horse's foot and also assists in blood circulation of the lower leg.[108]
  249. hostler
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
    Also ostler or hostler (archaic).
  250. ride
    sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
    Made famous by the Lipizzan horses at the Spanish Riding School, the airs include the levade, capriole, croupade, courbette, and ballotade.
  251. jumping
    the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
    English riding (US), Riding (UK)
    The style of riding ubiquitous in the British Isles and other parts of northern Europe, and widely practised in other parts of the world, especially for disciplines such as dressage, show-jumping, cross-country etc.
  252. horsemanship
    skill in handling and riding horses
    An Olympic level equine sport based on classical principles of horsemanship, involving taking tests designed to gauge the training level of horses in classical dressage.
  253. polo
    a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
    The FEI does not govern horse racing or polo.
  254. farrier
    a person who shoes horses
    A farrier at work
    Farrier
    A professional hoof care specialist who does hoof trimming and who also uses blacksmithing skills to do horse shoeing.[98]
  255. whinny
    the characteristic sounds made by a horse
    Neigh or whinny
    The classic "sound" made by a horse.
  256. ostler
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
    Also ostler or hostler (archaic).
  257. hip to
    informed about the latest trends
    Runs from the tail to the loin,[75] and from the point of the hip to the point of the buttock.[73]
  258. bone
    rigid tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
    Bone
    A term used in describing equine conformation to describe the quality of certain skeletal structures.
  259. gallop
    a fast gait of a horse
    Also includes how the horse uses its shoulder, humerus, elbow, and stifle; most often used to describe the trot, but sometimes applied to the canter or gallop.[4]
  260. domesticated
    converted or adapted to use in the home
    A leading cause of death among domesticated horses.[67]
  261. buckle
    fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap
    Horse blanket, blanket (US), Rug (UK), Sheet
    A body covering made for horses that covers the animal's body from chest to rump, usually kept on the horse by buckles at the chest by buckles and by adjustable straps passing under the belly and sometim
  262. quarter mile
    a unit of length equal to a quarter of 1 mile
    Also raced at distances of a quarter mile or less, from whence the name originates.[16]
  263. tarsal
    of or relating to or near the tarsus of the foot
    Hock
    The tarsal joint of the equine hind leg, located midway between the horse's body and the ground.[145]
  264. cob
    adult male swan
    Cob
    A stocky, rather small horse, or a large pony.[63]
  265. handler
    an agent who handles something or someone
    Aids
    Signals from the rider or driver to the horse that tell the animal what the handler wants it to do.
  266. Suckling
    English poet and courtier (1609-1642)
    Suckling, suckling foal
    A young foal that is nursing, not yet weaned from its mother.[249]
  267. competition
    the act of contending with others for rewards or resources
    A type of horse show competition where horses are led, not ridden.
  268. hind
    located at or near the back of an animal
    Bucking
    A behavior where the horse lowers its head and rapidly kicks its hind feet into the air.[47]
  269. webcam
    a digital camera designed to take digital photographs and transmit them over the internet
    Often provided with a small window or peep-hole (or in modern times a closed-circuit camera or webcam) for the owner or groom to watch the progress of the foaling.
  270. ingestion
    the process of taking food into the body through the mouth
    Possibly linked to metabolic disturbances,[165] often associated with obesity or ingestion of excess starches or sugars.[166]
  271. vehicle
    a conveyance that transports people or objects
    Breeching
    A wide strap around the rear of a horse, to hold a saddle in position or to allow a harnessed horse to pull back on the shafts or pole of a vehicle to slow it.[40]
  272. microchip
    a tiny piece of material used to make an integrated circuit
    May be linked to a microchip implant.
  273. bridle
    headgear for a horse
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    Equine coat
  274. tack
    a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
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    Equine coat color
  275. phalanx
    any closely ranked crowd of people
    Includes the bottom of the middle phalanx bone.[71]
  276. half-bred
    (of animals) having only one purebred parent
    Such a horse is not eligible for registration in the General Stud Book, but can be registered in the Half-Bred stud book.[126]
  277. distaff
    a stick on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
    Distaff
    In racing, refers to female horses.
  278. dam
    a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water
    Breeder
    The breeder of a foal is the owner of its dam at the time of foaling.
  279. rubbery
    having an elastic texture
    Frog
    A tough, rubbery, triangular part of the underside of a horse hoof that acts as a shock absorber for the horse's foot and also assists in blood circulation of the lower leg.[108]
  280. sire
    the male parent of an animal, especially a domestic animal
    (See "natural cover," below)
    Australian Stock Saddle
    see "Stock Saddle," below
    Average Earnings Index (AEI)
    The AEI measures the earning power of a Thoroughbred sire's progeny by comparing the average earnings of his runners with all other runners
  281. breeder
    a person who breeds animals
    Breeder
    The breeder of a foal is the owner of its dam at the time of foaling.
  282. plantar
    relating to or occurring on the undersurface of the foot
    Any of a collection of soft tissue injuries of the distal plantar hock region
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    Daisy cutter
    A horse that moves with long but low movement.[78]
  283. grandparent
    the mother or father of your father or mother
    Put simply, horses that share three grandparents.[262]
  284. term
    a limited period of time during which something lasts
    f equestrian terms
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


    Prehistoric cave painting of a horse from the Lascaux caves
    This is a basic glossary of equestrian terms; both technical terminology and jargon that has developed over the centuries to desc
  285. glass eye
    prosthesis consisting of an artificial eye made of glass
    Glass eye, wall eye
    A blue eye on a horse.[118]
  286. crib
    baby bed with high sides made of slats
    Crib biting (UK) or cribbing (US)
    A stable vice where the horse grabs the edge of an object such as a stable door with its incisor teeth and arches its neck.
  287. standardize
    cause to conform to a norm
    Originally taken from the size of a grown man's hand but now standardized to 4 inches.
  288. napping
    not prepared or vigilant
    See also napping and "jib"
    Barefoot or unshod
    When a horse does not wear horseshoes.[25]
  289. curb
    the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
    A western-style curb bit with silver bit shanks and a copper roller
    Bit
    An object, usually a metal bar, placed into the mouth of a horse, held on by a bridle and used with reins to direct and guide the animal.
  290. ossification
    the developmental process of bone formation
    Splints
    Ossification of the second and fourth metacarpal or metatarsal bones, which often form after trauma to the area.
  291. cross-country
    across the countryside
    Individual events are offered for single horses and teams, and competition incorporates three distinct elements: Dressage, Cross-country Marathon, and Obstacle Cone Driving.[68]
  292. describe
    give a statement representing something
    f equestrian terms
    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


    Prehistoric cave painting of a horse from the Lascaux caves
    This is a basic glossary of equestrian terms; both technical terminology and jargon that has developed over the centuries to describe
  293. breeding
    the activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
    Artificial Insemination
    The practice of breeding a mare through human assisted means, with no contact between the stallion and mare.
  294. padding
    artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
    Saddle blanket
    Often a wool or synthetic blanket, but informally may also refer to felt, fleece, or other padding that is placed between the horse and a saddle to protect the horse's back.[226]
  295. hunter
    a person who searches for something
    Different patterns have different names, such as harness clip, hunter clip etc.[59]
  296. llano
    an extensive grassy and nearly treeless plain
    Various terms for lateral ambling gaits, based on style, speed or rhythm of gait. and breed of horse, include the slow gait, single foot, running walk, stepping pace, sobreandando, paso corto, paso llano, rack, tölt, and paso largo.
  297. square up
    settle conclusively; come to terms
    Minimum size is usually 10 or 12 feet (3.0 or 3.7 m) square up to about 14 feet (4.3 m) square.[172]
  298. resell
    sell (something) again after having bought it
    Pinhooking
    The practise of buying young horses with the specific intention of reselling them for a profit.
  299. lope
    run easily
    In Western riding, the canter is known as a lope.[51]
  300. colt
    a young male horse under the age of four
    For Thoroughbreds, a colt is under four years of age, in most other breeds and contexts, a colt is under three years of age.[69]
  301. stillborn
    showing no signs of life at birth; not liveborn
    Usually offered by the stallion's owner and allows the mare to be rebred if for some reason the resulting foal is stillborn or is not living.[170]
  302. closed-circuit
    relating to or consisting of a closed circuit
    Often provided with a small window or peep-hole (or in modern times a closed-circuit camera or webcam) for the owner or groom to watch the progress of the foaling.
  303. race
    a contest of speed
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    Equine coat color
  304. Arabian
    a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
    A Bay-colored Arabian horse
    Arabian or Arab
    One of the oldest breeds of horse, noted for small size, dished face, erect carriage, high intelligence and lively disposition, from the namesake peninsula.[20]
  305. buttock
    either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump
    Runs from the tail to the loin,[75] and from the point of the hip to the point of the buttock.[73]
  306. pass around
    cause be distributed
    A long unpadded strap that passes around the barrel of a horse.
  307. build in
    make something an integral part of something else
    Stable
    A building in which horses are kept (also sometimes other livestock).[239]
  308. balking
    stopping short and refusing to go on
    (See "natural cover," below)
    Australian Stock Saddle
    see "Stock Saddle," below
    Average Earnings Index (AEI)
    The AEI measures the earning power of a Thoroughbred sire's progeny by comparing the average earnings of his runners with all other runners of the
  309. type
    a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
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    Equine coat color
  310. malformation
    something abnormal or anomalous
    Parrot mouth
    A congenital malformation of the upper jaw where the incisor teeth protrude beyond the lower jaw.
  311. subdivide
    form into subdivisions
    Subdivided by weight: heavy hunter (qv), light hunter etc.
  312. donkey
    domestic beast of burden descended from the African wild ass
    Chestnut (horse anatomy) :A callousity on the inside of each leg, thought to possibly be a vestigial remnant of the pad of a toe[56] Not present on the hind legs of donkeys and zebras.
  313. sacrum
    wedge-shaped bone forming the posterior part of the pelvis
    The term is sometimes expanded to include where the lumbar region attaches to the sacrum.[73]
  314. ossified
    set in a rigid pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs
    The term cannon may also encompass the soft tissues as well as the second and fourth metacarpal or metatarsal bones, called splint bones which may form ossified bridges of bone, called splints which often form after trauma to the area.
  315. veterinary surgeon
    a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
    Veterinarian (US), veterinary surgeon (UK), (informal) vet
    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, an individual who is trained to provide medical care to horses and other animals.
  316. rodeo
    an exhibition of cowboy skills
    Used to describe the horse in the rodeo bronc riding events, where the horse tries to buck a rider off.[45]
  317. baulk
    refuse to comply
    (See "natural cover," below)
    Australian Stock Saddle
    see "Stock Saddle," below
    Average Earnings Index (AEI)
    The AEI measures the earning power of a Thoroughbred sire's progeny by comparing the average earnings of his runners with all other runners of the
  318. grooming
    the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes
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    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  319. pirouette
    a rapid spin of the body
    Haute ecolé, "High School"
    The most advanced form of dressage, wherein the horse performs the most difficult movements such as pirouette, passage, piaffe and one-tempi lead changes.
  320. half-sister
    a sister who has only one parent in common with you
    Half-brother or half-sister
    Two horses with the same dam.
  321. unregistered
    not registered
    Generally an unregistered and unregisterable animal.[119]
  322. alkaloid
    natural bases containing nitrogen found in plants
    Contains large amounts of alkaloids, including ergotamine.
  323. mating
    the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
    The person designated as the breeder may not have had anything to do with planning the mating of the mare or be located where foaling occurs.[41]
  324. starches
    foodstuff rich in natural starch
    Possibly linked to metabolic disturbances,[165] often associated with obesity or ingestion of excess starches or sugars.[166]
  325. egg on
    urge on; cause to act
    Botfly, bot
    A parasitic fly that lays its eggs on the legs, muzzle, and jaw of horses.
  326. jump
    move forward by leaps and bounds
    Sometimes called "school jumps."
  327. public transport
    conveyance for passengers or mail or freight
    Stable vices include cribbing, weaving, wood chewing, wall-kicking and similar behaviors.[citation needed]
    Stagecoach
    A large coach pulled by horses used in former times as public transport.
  328. lameness
    disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
    (Compare to snaffle bit, below)
    Curb (horse): Describes several possible types of lameness, clinical signs of which include a swelling on the back of the lower leg.[77]
  329. eye-catching
    seizing the attention
    Chrome
    Slang for eye-catching white markings on a horse, usually stockings or socks.[57]
  330. deform
    assume a different shape
    The third phalanx, or coffin bone rotates, often becoming deformed, and in severe cases, may puncture the bottom surface of the hoof.[107]
  331. pony
    any of various breeds of small gentle horses usually less than five feet high at the shoulder
    Agister (UK), an official of the New Forest Verderers who controls grazing on the Forest by New Forest Ponies and other livestock.
  332. social rank
    position in a social hierarchy
    The Equestrian order, an upper-class social rank of Ancient Rome, akin to the later Knight.
  333. Grand Prix
    one of several international races
    Grand Prix
    In equestrianism, the highest levels of either show jumping or dressage, generally governed by the rules of the FEI.
  334. jib
    any triangular fore-and-aft sail
    See also napping and "jib"
    Barefoot or unshod
    When a horse does not wear horseshoes.[25]
  335. marking
    a distinguishing symbol
    See also Weaving
    Branding
    Marking a horse (or other animal) by burning the skin with a hot iron, or alternatively with a frozen implement (freeze branding).
  336. punting
    (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground
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    Equine coat color
  337. intensively
    in an intensive manner
    Horsiculture (UK)
    An informal term in UK land use planning, referring to land used intensively for keeping recreational horses, often with many small paddocks and numerous field shelters.[149]
  338. subspecies
    a taxonomic group that is a division of a species
    Dogger (Aus)
    An animal to be used for pet meat, or a buyer of cattle or horses to be used for this purpose.[84]
    see also Canner
    Domestic Horse
    Equus ferus caballus, the subspecies of the Wild Horse (Equus ferus) that has gone through the process of
  339. distal
    situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
    Any of a collection of soft tissue injuries of the distal plantar hock region
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    Daisy cutter
    A horse that moves with long but low movement.[78]
  340. coronary
    surrounding the heart like a crown
    Coronary band, or coronet
    The area directly above the horse's hoof: a ring of soft tissue just above the horny hoof that blends into the skin of the leg.
  341. dry out
    become dry or drier
    In racing, a track that is between muddy and good, in other words one that is drying out.[138]
  342. popularize
    cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use
    Saddle seat
    A form of English riding popularized in the United States for riding gaited horses and other breeds where high, flashy, action is encouraged, notably the American Saddlebred, Morgan horse, and Arabian horse.[227]
  343. informal
    not in accord with established conventions and requirements
    (Informal, US) A small, light four-wheeled vehicle, usually with bicycle-style tires, used primarily for show ring fine harness competition, and upper levels of pleasure driving.
  344. cutback
    a reduction in quantity or rate
    The style of saddle used for this discipline, also known as a park saddle, Lane Fox, or cutback.
  345. cantle
    the back of a saddle seat
    Stock saddle
    Describes several designs of a heavier style of saddle with a deep, secure seat, usually with flared pommels and a high cantle.
  346. undesired
    not desired
    Ring sour (US)
    A horse that exhibits competition burnout through undesired behavioral problems, including a disinterest in work,[223] reluctance to move forward, pinned back ears, a twisting or wringing tail, or overall disobedience in the ring.
  347. half brother
    a brother who has only one parent in common with you
    Horses out of the same dam, by stallions that are (maternal) half brothers,[258][page needed] or a father and son.[259]
  348. hack
    chop or cut away
    In jumping, training a horse without jumping over fences.[123]
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    Hack
    A mediocre but useful horse.
  349. harnessed
    brought under control and put to use
    Used with harnessed horses.[26]
  350. informally
    without formality
    Performing a flying change with every stride is an advanced dressage movement known as a one-tempi change, tempi changes, or informally, "onesies."
  351. cause of death
    the causal agent resulting in death
    A leading cause of death among domesticated horses.[67]
  352. legged
    having legs of a specified kind or number
    Crowhop (US)
    A mild form of bucking, a stiff-legged hop with a rounded back.
  353. body weight
    the weight of a person's body
    In equines, is a very large bone and provides the major support of the body weight of the horse.
  354. forefoot
    a front foot of a quadruped
    Stride
    The distance from the imprint of a forefoot until the same foot hits the ground again.[234]
  355. hobble
    walk unevenly due to pain, injury, or weakness
    Hobble
    A strap or other device placed around the pastern of the leg to prevent a horse (or other livestock animal) from wandering far,[144] usually by linking two or more legs together.
  356. hot-blooded
    prone to emotion
    (See groom, above)
    Hot-blood, hot-blooded
    Horses descended from oriental horse or "eastern" blood, such as the Arabian horse, Barb, Turkoman horse,[152] and related breeds.
  357. tempo
    the speed at which a composition is to be played
    Haute ecolé, "High School"
    The most advanced form of dressage, wherein the horse performs the most difficult movements such as pirouette, passage, piaffe and one-tempi lead changes.
  358. stagecoach
    a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns
    Stable vices include cribbing, weaving, wood chewing, wall-kicking and similar behaviors.[citation needed]
    Stagecoach
    A large coach pulled by horses used in former times as public transport.
  359. wheeled
    having wheels; often used in combination
    Carriage
    A two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, and used for carrying people.[53]
  360. unsaddled
    with no saddle
    In racing, the location where the racehorses are mounted before a race and unsaddled after a race.[191]
  361. neuter
    having no or imperfectly developed or nonfunctional sex organs
    Castration
    The act of neutering, or "gelding" a male horse.[55]
  362. tether
    restraint consisting of a rope or chain
    To tie or tether a horse to a stationary object such as a post to keep it from wandering.[144]
  363. nostril
    either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
    Blowing, blow
    A sound made by a horse by sharply exhaling through flared nostrils.
  364. horseshoes
    a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
    See also napping and "jib"
    Barefoot or unshod
    When a horse does not wear horseshoes.[25]
  365. wean
    gradually deprive of mother's milk
    Suckling, suckling foal
    A young foal that is nursing, not yet weaned from its mother.[249]
  366. pickup truck
    a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard
    Gooseneck
    A type of horse trailer that attaches to a hitch placed in the middle of the bed of a pickup truck, rather than to the rear of the vehicle.
  367. nappy
    (of hair) in small tight curls
    A horse which does this habitually is said to be nappy.
  368. snort
    a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
    The blowing sound is not as long or loud as a snort, and may be produced with the head lowered.
  369. blanket
    bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
    Horse blanket, blanket (US), Rug (UK), Sheet
    A body covering made for horses that covers the animal's body from chest to rump, usually kept on the horse by buckles at the chest by buckles and by adjustable straps passing under the belly and sometim
  370. Exmoor
    horned sheep of Devon; valued for mutton
    Examples include New Forest, Dartmoor and Exmoor ponies in their native locations, stock horses on many ranches in the American west, and some modern Iberian horses in Spain and Portugal.
  371. bareback
    without a saddle
    At liberty, seen as an expression of excess energy or high spirit, under saddle is generally considered a disobedience, except in sports such as the rodeo sports of Saddle bronc and bareback riding, where the horse is deliberately encouraged to att
  372. biologically
    with respect to biology
    Biologically, may be used to describe small horses that retain a pony phenotype of relatively short height heavy coat, thick mane and tail, proportionally short legs, and heavy build regardless of actual mature height.
  373. depending on
    determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    The order in which the feet hit the ground varies depending on which legs are leading, but the gait begins with the outside hind, followed by the simultaneous landing of the outside front and inside hind, finished by the inside front.
  374. used
    previously owned by another
    Where noted, some terms are used only in American English (US) or only in British English (UK), or are regional to a particular part of the world, such as Australia (Au).
  375. give birth
    cause to be born
    Foaling or to foal (verb): the act of a mare giving birth.[105]
  376. billet
    provide housing for (military personnel)
    Billet (US), "girth strap", "girth point" (UK)
    A leather strap with punched holes, permanently attached in sets of two or three on each side of the tree of a saddle, used to hold and adjust the girth that holds on most types of saddle.
  377. roller
    a mechanical device consisting of a cylindrical tube around which the hair is wound to curl it
    A western-style curb bit with silver bit shanks and a copper roller
    Bit
    An object, usually a metal bar, placed into the mouth of a horse, held on by a bridle and used with reins to direct and guide the animal.
  378. humerus
    bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
    Also includes how the horse uses its shoulder, humerus, elbow, and stifle; most often used to describe the trot, but sometimes applied to the canter or gallop.[4]
  379. skeletal
    relating to a structure made of bones and cartilage
    Bone
    A term used in describing equine conformation to describe the quality of certain skeletal structures.
  380. castration
    surgical removal of the testes or ovaries
    Castration
    The act of neutering, or "gelding" a male horse.[55]
  381. weaned
    freed of dependence on something especially mother's milk
    Suckling, suckling foal
    A young foal that is nursing, not yet weaned from its mother.[249]
  382. crupper
    a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward
    Often has rings placed at various locations for attachment of reins, a crupper and/or an overcheck.
  383. esophagus
    the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
    Choke
    A condition arising from blockage of the esophagus, most often linked to a horse eating too fast.
  384. upper-class
    occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society
    The Equestrian order, an upper-class social rank of Ancient Rome, akin to the later Knight.
  385. intermediate
    lying between two extremes in time, space, or state
    Amble
    A general term for a range of four beat intermediate speed horse gaits that are approximately the speed of a trot or pace but far smoother to ride.
  386. rectangular
    having four right angles
    Numnah (UK)
    A saddle pad used beneath the saddle to protect the horse's back, often shaped to fit the saddle rather than being rectangular.
  387. circulatory
    of or relating to circulation
    These can cause ergotism, a serious condition affecting the nervous and circulatory systems, sometimes leading to permanent injury or death.[95]
  388. mohair
    fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
    Cinch
    A wide flat girth made of mohair, reinforced felt, or an equivalent synthetic material used in conjunction with a latigo strap to secure a western saddle on the back of a horse.[58]
  389. overshot
    having an upper part projecting beyond the lower
    Sometimes known as overshot.[194]
  390. filly
    a young female horse under the age of four
    Filly
    A young female horse.
  391. measurement
    assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
    Furlong
    A unit of measurement in flat horse racing.
  392. four-in-hand
    a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other
    Four-in-hand
    A team of four horses with all their reins joined into one pair of reins, allowing one driver to control all of them.[105]
  393. finisher
    a racing driver who finishes a race
    Winners receive upper case black type; second and third placed finishers have lower case black type.[31]
  394. picket line
    a line of people acting as pickets
    A "half-hobble" attaches to only one foot, with the other end usually attached to a rope called a picket line.
  395. Australian
    of or relating to or characteristic of Australia or its inhabitants or its languages
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    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  396. tie in
    be in connection with something relevant
    On older saddles the latigo had no holes and the cinch was secured to the saddle with the latigo tied in a latigo hitch or girth hitch, a variation of the cow hitch.
  397. bumper
    a bar on a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent damage
    Bumper pull
    A horse trailer style that is pulled by a hitch attached to the frame of the towing vehicle near the bumper.[48]
  398. futurity
    the quality of being in or of the future
    Futurity
    A stakes race for two-year-olds where the owners nominate the horse before birth and then pay additional fees as the horse grows up to continue the ability to enter the horse in the race.[110][111]
  399. leverage
    the mechanical advantage gained by a machine on a fulcrum
    It applies leverage pressure to a horse's mouth when the reins are tightened.
  400. wedge-shaped
    shaped like a wedge
    Usually keeps a long browband and throatlatch to accommodate the wide forehead and jowls of cobs and other horses with somewhat wedge-shaped heads, such as the Arabian or the Morgan.
  401. Wagon
    a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
    Wagon (sometimes "waggon" in the UK)[270]
    A four-wheeled vehicle pulled by one or more horses or other draft animals.
  402. maternal
    characteristic of a mother
    Damsire
    The sire of the dam of a horse, analogous to the maternal grandfather in humans.[78]
  403. protrude
    extend out or project in space
    Parrot mouth
    A congenital malformation of the upper jaw where the incisor teeth protrude beyond the lower jaw.
  404. draft
    a current of air
    Draft horse (US) or Draught horse (UK)
    General term for many breeds of large, muscular, heavy horses developed primarily as farm or harness horses, used for plowing fields, pulling wagons, logging and similar heavy pulling work.[86]
  405. indentation
    the space left between the margin and a line set in
    Smooth mouth
    Term used to describe an older horse, one that has worn the indentations or "cups" from its incisors, which usually occurs by about the age of eight.[234]
  406. dentistry
    the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
    Usually performed by a veterinarian or Equine dentistry specialist.[104]
  407. metabolic
    of or relating to metabolism
    Possibly linked to metabolic disturbances,[165] often associated with obesity or ingestion of excess starches or sugars.[166]
  408. Eurasian
    relating to, or coming from, Europe and Asia
    Tarpan or Eurasian Wild Horse: Equus ferus ferus.
    b.
  409. incorrectly
    in an incorrect manner
    Sometimes used incorrectly to refer to any young horse.
  410. pole
    a long rod of wood, metal, or plastic
    Breeching
    A wide strap around the rear of a horse, to hold a saddle in position or to allow a harnessed horse to pull back on the shafts or pole of a vehicle to slow it.[40]
  411. archaic
    so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
    (Archaic) Someone who treats all aspects of horse health.[98]
  412. two-handed
    requiring two hands or designed for two people
    Inexperienced or "green" animals are usually ridden two-handed in either a snaffle bit or a bosal-style hackamore.
  413. steroid
    any of several fat-soluble organic compounds having as a basis 17 carbon atoms in four rings; many have important physiological effects
    Bute
    Common term for Phenylbutazone, a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to control pain and swelling in horses.
  414. flashy
    tastelessly showy
    Also used to refer to particularly flashy pinto or Appaloosa markings.
  415. confuse
    mistake one thing for another
    Not to be confused with grade, below
    Croup
    The topline and immediate underlying musculature of the hindquarters.[76]
  416. clipping
    the act of clipping or snipping
    Clipping
    Clipping the hair short on all or part of a horse.
  417. documented
    furnished with or supported by written information
    Pedigree
    The known and documented lineage of an animal.[196]
  418. livery stable
    stable where horses and vehicles are kept for hire
    Livery stable or Livery yard
    An establishment providing livery (UK) or boarding (US) for horse-owners – care, stabling or pasture, depending on type.[171]
  419. hybrid
    the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock
    Hinny (or Hinney)[141]
    A sterile hybrid that is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey.[141]
  420. trauma
    an emotional wound or shock having long-lasting effects
    The term cannon may also encompass the soft tissues as well as the second and fourth metacarpal or metatarsal bones, called splint bones which may form ossified bridges of bone, called splints which often form after trauma to the area.
  421. quirt
    whip with a leather thong at the end
    Quirt
    Short-handled, flexible, weighted whip, of braided leather or rawhide.[218]
  422. docking
    the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes
    Docking.
  423. weave
    pattern or structure of a fabric
    See also Weaving
    Branding
    Marking a horse (or other animal) by burning the skin with a hot iron, or alternatively with a frozen implement (freeze branding).
  424. repetitive
    persistent
    Stable vices
    Any of a number of repetitive or nervous behaviors seen most often in horses kept in confinement.[239]
  425. largo
    slowly and broadly
    Various terms for lateral ambling gaits, based on style, speed or rhythm of gait. and breed of horse, include the slow gait, single foot, running walk, stepping pace, sobreandando, paso corto, paso llano, rack, tölt, and paso largo.
  426. context
    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
    In some contexts, an aged horse is older than 16 to 20 years of age.[8][12]
  427. upper jaw
    the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
    Parrot mouth
    A congenital malformation of the upper jaw where the incisor teeth protrude beyond the lower jaw.
  428. acronym
    a word formed from the initial letters of several words
    Professional acronyms: DVM, VMD, MRCVS
    Vice
    A habit making the horse difficult to work or keep, such as biting, kicking or bucking.
  429. vertebra
    one of the bony segments of the spinal column
    Coupling
    The sunken area below the lumbar vertebrae or the horse's back, behind the last rib and in front of the point of the hip.
  430. lateral
    situated at or extending to the side
    Various terms for lateral ambling gaits, based on style, speed or rhythm of gait. and breed of horse, include the slow gait, single foot, running walk, stepping pace, sobreandando, paso corto, paso llano, rack, tölt, and paso largo.
  431. suitability
    the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
    In equine conformation, the overall phenotype of the animal and its suitability for a given function.
  432. pull back
    pull back or move away or backward
    Breeching
    A wide strap around the rear of a horse, to hold a saddle in position or to allow a harnessed horse to pull back on the shafts or pole of a vehicle to slow it.[40]
  433. reddish-brown
    of brown tinged with red
    A chestnut-colored horse of warmblood type
    Chestnut
    Chestnut (coat): A reddish-brown coat color with matching or lighter-colored mane and tail.[56]
  434. barefoot
    without shoes
    See also napping and "jib"
    Barefoot or unshod
    When a horse does not wear horseshoes.[25]
  435. silhouette
    a filled-in drawing of the outline of an object
    Outline diagram
    See silhouette.
  436. flex
    cause something to assume a bent or crooked shape
    On the bit
    A horse who is flexed at the poll, moving forward well, holding the bit without fuss, and is responsive to the rider.[188]
  437. jog
    give a slight push to
    Jog
    A slow trot that is moderately collected, usually ridden without posting.
  438. disobedience
    the failure to follow rules or comply
    Multiple causes, including disobedience, fright, and pain or injury.
  439. roam
    move about aimlessly or without any destination
    Feedbag or nosebag
    A bag, containing food, that attaches to a horse's head.[citation needed]
    Feral horse
    Free-roaming horses that live in wild conditions, but are descended from domesticated ancestors – often erroneously called "wild" horses.[100]
  440. single file
    a line of persons or things ranged one behind the other
    Ponies in a tandem hitch
    Tandem
    A draft animal arrangement with two or more animals in single file, the rearmost (the wheeler) in shafts.[255]
  441. puissance
    power to influence or coerce
    When a course is not timed, or in the event of a tie, the height of obstacles is raised in each successive round, most notably in puissance competition, until there is a winner.[160][161]
    [edit]K

    Kimblewick, Kimberwick, or Kimberwicke
    A type of mi
  442. mane
    long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
    A chestnut-colored horse of warmblood type
    Chestnut
    Chestnut (coat): A reddish-brown coat color with matching or lighter-colored mane and tail.[56]
  443. vaulting
    (architecture) a vaulted structure
    It recognizes and governs ten disciplines: dressage, combined driving, endurance riding, eventing, horseball, para-equestrianism, reining, show jumping, tent pegging, and equestrian vaulting.
  444. mule
    hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse
    Generally considered less desirable than a mule, though has a similar appearance and characteristics.[142]
  445. kick up
    cause to rise by kicking
    Does not involve kicking up the back legs.[77]
  446. registration
    the act of registering for something
    Such a horse is not eligible for registration in the General Stud Book, but can be registered in the Half-Bred stud book.[126]
  447. lineage
    the kinship relation between an individual and progenitors
    Pedigree
    The known and documented lineage of an animal.[196]
  448. horseshoe
    U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof
    See also napping and "jib"
    Barefoot or unshod
    When a horse does not wear horseshoes.[25]
  449. synthetic
    a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
    Cinch
    A wide flat girth made of mohair, reinforced felt, or an equivalent synthetic material used in conjunction with a latigo strap to secure a western saddle on the back of a horse.[58]
  450. depend on
    be contingent on
    The order in which the feet hit the ground varies depending on which legs are leading, but the gait begins with the outside hind, followed by the simultaneous landing of the outside front and inside hind, finished by the inside front.
  451. enclosure
    a structure consisting of an area that has been confined
    Hayloft or hay loft
    A floored space above a barn or stable where hay is stored,[135] often being fed through hatches in the floor directly into hay-racks in the animal enclosures below.
  452. verb
    a word denoting an action, occurrence, or state of existence
    Foaling or to foal (verb): the act of a mare giving birth.[105]
  453. jowl
    a looseness of the flesh of the lower cheek and jaw
    Usually keeps a long browband and throatlatch to accommodate the wide forehead and jowls of cobs and other horses with somewhat wedge-shaped heads, such as the Arabian or the Morgan.
  454. posting
    a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
    Jog
    A slow trot that is moderately collected, usually ridden without posting.
  455. Iberian
    of or relating to the Iberian Peninsula or its inhabitants
    Examples include New Forest, Dartmoor and Exmoor ponies in their native locations, stock horses on many ranches in the American west, and some modern Iberian horses in Spain and Portugal.
  456. rearing
    helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community
    Used by some Western-style riders.
    [edit]R



    A rearing horse
    Rearing
    When a horse rises up on its hind legs.[219]
  457. characterise
    be characteristic of
    Characterised by use of a relatively flat saddle; the bridle usually has a cavesson-style noseband, with reins carried in both hands and generally used with steady contact with the horse's mouth.[91]
  458. chestnut
    a type of hardwood tree that yields edible nuts
    A chestnut-colored horse of warmblood type
    Chestnut
    Chestnut (coat): A reddish-brown coat color with matching or lighter-colored mane and tail.[56]
  459. western
    lying toward or situated in the west
    A western-style curb bit with silver bit shanks and a copper roller
    Bit
    An object, usually a metal bar, placed into the mouth of a horse, held on by a bridle and used with reins to direct and guide the animal.
  460. suppleness
    the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple
    It is used to help build muscle and suppleness in a horse.[72]
  461. half-brother
    a brother who has only one parent in common with you
    Half-brother or half-sister
    Two horses with the same dam.
  462. bit
    a small piece or quantity of something
    Natural aids include the hands, seat, weight, legs and voice[13]
    Artificial aids, which extend, reinforce, or substitute the natural aids; include items such as bits, whips, spurs, and martingales.[14]
  463. bleach
    make whiter or lighter
    Heavier weight blankets assist in keeping the animal warm in cold weather, lighter weight designs are used in warm weather to deter insects and to keep the sun from bleaching out the horse's coat.[147]
  464. livery
    a uniform, especially worn by servants and chauffeurs
    Full board (US), full livery (UK)
    When a horse is kept at a stable other than that owned by the horse's owner, when the owner pays for complete care of the horse.
  465. predator
    any animal that lives by preying on other animals
    Used in the wild to escape predators, the gallop is the gait of the classic race horse.
  466. maggot
    fly larva commonly found in decaying organic matter
    The eggs are licked off by the horse and once ingested, hatch into maggots, called bots, which infest the animal by attaching to the stomach lining.
  467. abreast
    alongside each other, facing in the same direction
    Used for a single animal, for the rearmost of several animals in tandem (qv), or sometimes to act as poles between three horses abreast (a troika).
  468. paddock
    a pen for horses
    Horsiculture (UK)
    An informal term in UK land use planning, referring to land used intensively for keeping recreational horses, often with many small paddocks and numerous field shelters.[149]
  469. mature
    having reached full natural growth or development
    Loriner (UK)
    A maker of metal parts for harnesses, bridles, spurs, and other horse apparel.
    [edit]M



    A mule
    Mare
    A mature female horse, usually four years of age or older.
  470. dished
    shaped like a dish or pan
    A Bay-colored Arabian horse
    Arabian or Arab
    One of the oldest breeds of horse, noted for small size, dished face, erect carriage, high intelligence and lively disposition, from the namesake peninsula.[20]
  471. blooded
    of unmixed ancestry
    (See groom, above)
    Hot-blood, hot-blooded
    Horses descended from oriental horse or "eastern" blood, such as the Arabian horse, Barb, Turkoman horse,[152] and related breeds.
  472. implant
    fix or set securely or deeply
    May be linked to a microchip implant.
  473. lead
    take somebody somewhere
    A type of horse show competition where horses are led, not ridden.
  474. chart
    a visual display of data or information
    In pedigree charts, refers to the entire dam's side of the pedigree.[73]
  475. joint
    junction by which parts or objects are linked together
    Ankle
    Incorrect term for the fetlock joint.[4]
  476. rasp
    scrape with a coarse file
    Flank
    The side of a horse (usually military term)
    Float
    To rasp down sharp points that may form on horse teeth.
  477. Hunter
    a constellation on the equator to the east of Taurus
    Hunter
    Show hunter (US), Hunter (US) or Working Hunter (US and UK): A type of horse and horse show competition judged on its movement, manners, and way of going, particularly over fences.
  478. bronco
    an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
    Bronc or bronco
    Originally an unbroken feral horse.
  479. tie
    fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    "Flat" bone describes a positive feature where the tendons of the leg stand well away from the cannon bone, "Tied-in" bone describes the negative characteristic of the tendon placed too close to the bone.[32]
  480. shaft
    a long rod or pole, especially the body of a weapon
    Breeching
    A wide strap around the rear of a horse, to hold a saddle in position or to allow a harnessed horse to pull back on the shafts or pole of a vehicle to slow it.[40]
  481. weaving
    creating fabric
    See also Weaving
    Branding
    Marking a horse (or other animal) by burning the skin with a hot iron, or alternatively with a frozen implement (freeze branding).
  482. sit back
    settle into a comfortable sitting position
    Posting or rising to the trot
    To rise up out of the saddle and then gently sit back down in rhythm with the horse's motion while it is trotting.[214]
  483. inflammatory
    inciting action or rebellion
    Bute
    Common term for Phenylbutazone, a non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to control pain and swelling in horses.
  484. para
    100 para equal 1 dinar in Yugoslavia
    It recognizes and governs ten disciplines: dressage, combined driving, endurance riding, eventing, horseball, para-equestrianism, reining, show jumping, tent pegging, and equestrian vaulting.
  485. plow
    a farm tool for breaking up or turning over soil
    Draft horse (US) or Draught horse (UK)
    General term for many breeds of large, muscular, heavy horses developed primarily as farm or harness horses, used for plowing fields, pulling wagons, logging and similar heavy pulling work.[86]
  486. coloration
    appearance with regard to color
    Point coloration or points
    The tail, edges of the ears, mane, and lower legs of a horse.
  487. tail
    the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
    A chestnut-colored horse of warmblood type
    Chestnut
    Chestnut (coat): A reddish-brown coat color with matching or lighter-colored mane and tail.[56]
  488. dope
    street names for marijuana
    Dope, doping
    To use a medication that is illegal or used in an illegal manner in order to improve a horse's performance in either racing or showing,[83] or, by an opponent, to harm an animal and cause it to perform poorly.
  489. obstacle
    something that stands in the way and must be surmounted
    Individual events are offered for single horses and teams, and competition incorporates three distinct elements: Dressage, Cross-country Marathon, and Obstacle Cone Driving.[68]
  490. incorporate
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
    Individual events are offered for single horses and teams, and competition incorporates three distinct elements: Dressage, Cross-country Marathon, and Obstacle Cone Driving.[68]
  491. used to
    in the habit
    Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z References
    For additional terminology, see also:
    Bridle (includes a list of bridle parts)
    Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
    Equine coat color
  492. speed
    a rate at which something happens
    Amble
    A general term for a range of four beat intermediate speed horse gaits that are approximately the speed of a trot or pace but far smoother to ride.
  493. exhale
    expel air
    Blowing, blow
    A sound made by a horse by sharply exhaling through flared nostrils.
  494. implement
    a piece of equipment or a tool used for a specific purpose
    See also Weaving
    Branding
    Marking a horse (or other animal) by burning the skin with a hot iron, or alternatively with a frozen implement (freeze branding).
  495. cannon
    a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
    Term describing the characteristics of the lower leg as a whole, including the cannon bone as well as associated tendons and ligaments.
  496. Trot
    radicals who support Trotsky's theory that socialism must be established throughout the world by continuing revolution
    Trot
    A diagonal, two-beat, intermediate-speed horse gait.[10]
  497. giving birth
    the process of giving birth
    Foaling or to foal (verb): the act of a mare giving birth.[105]
  498. driving
    the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
    (Informal, US) A small, light four-wheeled vehicle, usually with bicycle-style tires, used primarily for show ring fine harness competition, and upper levels of pleasure driving.
  499. pulling
    the act of pulling
    Draft horse (US) or Draught horse (UK)
    General term for many breeds of large, muscular, heavy horses developed primarily as farm or harness horses, used for plowing fields, pulling wagons, logging and similar heavy pulling work.[86]
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