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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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pen

Animals; Horses

The show ring or an outdoor living space that is at least 24 feet long and 24 feet wide. Also to corral cattle, as in team penning.

English

Animals; Horses

Referring to riding with English tack and attire.

flank

Animals; Horses

(1) In roping, to hold a calf by its flank and leg and place it on its side. (2) The area of a horses barrel between the rib cage and the hindquarters.

grade

Animals; Horses

An unregistered horse.

boots

Animals; Horses

Protective covering for the horse's hoofs and legs.

engage

Animals; Horses

To shift weight to the hindquarters, to work off the hindquarters and stride forward with the hind legs.

stud book

Animals; Horses

A stud book is a register that lists the various thoroughbred bloodlines. It provides guidelines for pedigree breeding and sets requirements for entry into the stud book. Most breeds have their own ...

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