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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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Knot, quick release

Animals; Horses

A type of knot used to tie up horses that can be untied quickly in case of emergency.

Extension

Animals; Horses

Lowering and lengthening of a particular frame and stride

Caslick

Animals; Horses

The surgical technique in which the vulvar lips of the mare are cut and sutured so that they grow together making the vulvar opening smaller.

Surcingle

Animals; Horses

The strap that encircles the heart girth. A belt or girth of leather or nylon webbing that is passed around the horse at the girth line and firmly fastened down.

Hunter

Animals; Horses

A type of horse, not a breed, which is suitable for field hunting or show hunting.

Slack

Animals; Horses

Loose rope or reins, or to loosen. In rodeo, the morning or afternoon performance.

Trot

Animals; Horses

The trot is a two beat gait where the front and hind legs on opposite sites move together. It is useful when working on the horse´ balance and teaching it to work with the rider. The trot can be ...

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