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This glossary of equine terms contains most of the common words and phrases used in the equine world (and a few uncommon ones too) that can be referred to again...

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Glossary of Equine Terms - U

Undershot: A deformity in which the lower jaw projects beyond the upper. Unsoundness: Term used to describe any condition, or conformation fault that limit the horse's ability to...

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Glossary of Equine Terms - V

Vaulting: Equestrian sport involving gymnastic exercises done on the back of a moving horse. Vertical: (i) Upright fence with no spread. Can be rails, planks, gate or wall....

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Glossary of Equine Terms - K

Knabstruper: Breed of horse from Denmark, known for its spotted coat, similar to that of the Appaloosa. Knackers: Slang word for slaughterhouse, abbatoir. Someone who buys horses at auction...

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Glossary of Equine Terms - Z

Zebra: Member of the family equus characterized by its striped coat pattern. Zony: Hybrid cross between a zebra and a pony. Zorse: Hybrid cross between a zebra...

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Glossary of Equine Terms - X

Xenophon: General in the Greek army (c. 430-356 BC) renowned for his work "On the Art of Horsemanship" which described a progressive system of training horses and which became the...

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Glossary of Equine Terms - J

Jack: Male donkey. Jennet/Jenny: Female donkey. Jog: Western riding term for trot. Also used to describe a slow, somewhat shortened pace in English riding. Joint Ill:...

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Glossary of Equine Terms - Q

Quadrille: Performance given by a team of four, six, eight or more riders, involving riding an intricate pattern to music. Quarter Horse: Breed of horse, originating in the...

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Glossary of Equine Terms - Y

Yearling: Colt or filly between one and two years of age. Back to Index ...

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(Note: Italicized words are defined elsewhere within the glossary.) Barbed wire: Metal strands with sharp metal barbs woven in along its length. Broken rail fencing: See post-and-rail fencing. Continuous-mesh fencing: Barrier made from...

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