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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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War bridle

Animals; Horses

Restraining rope placed under nose, over gums, and up over poll.

Ovulation

Animals; Horses

When the follicle ruptures and the ovum, or egg, is released into the oviduct.

Gas colic

Animals; Horses

Colic caused by excessive amounts of gas in the stomach and/or intestines.

Ground training

Animals; Horses

When the trainer works the horse from the ground, rather than being mounted. Includes in-hand work, barn manners, longeing, and ground driving.

Pacy

Animals; Horses

Slang term that is used to refer to a horse that is moving in a fashion that is between the gait desired at the time and a pace. Most common when referring to a horse that is walking with a rhythm ...

Standing

Animals; Horses

When a stallion is at a breeding farm to breed mares brought to him.

Blanket

Animals; Horses

A fabric cover for a horse's body, usually made of wool or heavy material (see also rug & sheet); a marking of lighter colour over the rump of a dark horse. Also a term describing colour pattern on ...

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