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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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bosal

Animals; Horses

Rawhide noseband used in Western training and showing that works on the principles of balance, weight, and pressure. A hackamore type bridle that the nose piece is knotted under the chin.

whip training

Animals; Horses

Training horse to respond to touch of whip.

striking

Animals; Horses

A bad habit of reaching out with a front foot so as to hit the handler, equipment, or another horse. A problem calling for professional help.

creep

Animals; Horses

Area mares can not enter, but foals can, where foals can feed free choice.

western

Animals; Horses

Referring to riding with Western tack and attire.

legume

Animals; Horses

A class of plants that manufacture their own nitrogen while growing; alfalfa and clover are the most common.

bone spavin

Animals; Horses

Bony deposit on the inside and lower part of the hock which may cause the horse to drag the hind toes, or become lame.

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