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Horses

Any of various equine mammals, or even certain extinct forms related ancestrally to the modern horse.

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Conformation

Animals; Horses

The build of an animal. Structure, form, and symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a horse.The physical structure of a horse, which is compared to a standard of perfection. Usually referenced to an ...

Crupper

Animals; Horses

A leather loop which passes under the horse's tail and is attached to the saddle to prevent it from slipping forward. Also used in a biting rig or harness.

Oestrogen

Animals; Horses

Female hormone. oestrogen is found in large quantities in green grass and tends to increase the fertility of mares.

Leg yielding

Animals; Horses

Exercises designed to teach the horse to move away from leg pressure

Dock

Animals; Horses

The area at the top, or the flesh and bone portion of the tail.of the horses tail; also describes a surgical procedure to remove the tail.

Park horse

Animals; Horses

A horse with a brilliant performance, style, presence, finish, balance and cadence and usually animated gaits.

Horsemanship

Animals; Horses

Exhibition of a rider's skill, usually referring to the Western style of riding.

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