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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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Colostrum

Animals; Horses

The first milk, containing high protein, sugar, and, most important, globulins . Has a laxative quality and contains globulins proteins that provide a temporary immunity against infectious diseases.

Cavalletti

Animals; Horses

Ground rail suspended between two wooden Xs designed to provide three different heights for working horses. A very small jump.

Curry comb

Animals; Horses

A metal, plastic, or rubber device with many small teeth for cleaning hard-packed filth off a horse or cow.

Rail

Animals; Horses

The fenceline, as in a "rail" class. Also, Western term for a flat class.

Sweat

Animals; Horses

A mild liniment put on under a waterproof wrapping to "draw" swelling and infection.

Muzzle

Animals; Horses

The end of a horse's face, including the nose, nostrils, and lips.

Twitch

Animals; Horses

A means of restraint. A nose twitch is often a wooden handle with a loop of chain, applied to the horse's upper lip.

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