Glossary of Fencing Terms
(Note: Italicized words are defined elsewhere within the glossary.) Fencing comes in a variety of materials and forms. Translating the options can help you decide what’s best for you. Barbed…
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Glossary of Equine Terms
…working cow horse — a judged event in which the horse-and-rider pair must perform tasks related to cattle herding, plus a reining pattern. Also called reined cow horse. This glossary originally appeared…
Glossary Of Horse Terminology – Horse Terms & Definitions
Browse our glossary of horse terminology to learn about the horse terms you?ve heard but never quite understood. This guide can help you enjoy horse events and competitions and assist…
Glossary of Equine Terms – S
Saddlebred: Flashy breed of horse, originating in the US, known for its spectacular gaits. Saddle Horn: Prominent pommel at the front of a western saddle around which the rider loops…
Glossary of Equine Terms – I
Icelandic Horse: Ancient breed of horse originating in Iceland. Known as versatile riding horses, exhibiting a unique gait, the tolt, or running walk. Impulsion: Strong but controlled forward movement in…
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: Disease in foals caused…
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 for…
Glossary of Equine Terms – L
Laminitis: Condition, caused by systemic upset, in which the laminae inside the hoof become inflammed and painful to the horse. Severe conditions can lead to founder. Lampas: Swelling of the…
Glossary of Equine Terms – M
Mammoth Jack: Breed of donkey known for it’s large size and height. Manege: An enclosure used for training and schooling horses. Also called a school. Mangalarga Marchador Horse: Breed of…
Glossary of Equine Terms – N
Native Ponies: Another name for the Mountain and Moorland breeds of the UK – i.e. New Forest, Exmoor, Dartmoor, Highland, Fell, Dale, Shetland, Connemara and Welsh. Navicular Bone: Small bone…