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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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Showmanship

Animals; Horses

An in-hand class that is judged on the exhibitor's ability to show his horse.

Bulb of heel

Animals; Horses

The rounded portion of the horse's foot just behind the hoof.

Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI)

Animals; Horses

Or International Equestrian Federation, the organisation governing international competitions.

Drop the shoulder

Animals; Horses

To shift weight on the forehand and lean too much to the inside during a turn.

Endoscope

Animals; Horses

An instrument using fiberoptics to view the inside of body cavities.

Presence

Animals; Horses

Personality, charisma. A proud carriage and alert attitude that causes the individual to stand out in the crowd.

Distemper

Animals; Horses

An old name for strangles in the horse, sometimes used to denote any infectious respiratory disease.

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