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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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manners

Animals; Horses

The degree of training of a horse in his interactions with humans and other horses. The energetic yet cooperative attitude of a horse.

catheter-tip dose syringe

Animals; Horses

A large hypodermic syringe with a blunt nozzle tip.

sole

Animals; Horses

The bottom layer of the hoof.

two-track

Animals; Horses

A lateral movement, where the horse's forefeet and hind feet move on separate tracks. Also called the half-pass.

meconium

Animals; Horses

Fecal matter that is passes a few hours after birth by a foal.

thoroughbred

Animals; Horses

The breed of horse registered with the Jockey Club. Not meant to be used as a synonym for purebred. All individuals can trace ancestry back to one of five Arabian stallions.

tapadero

Animals; Horses

A leather hood fixed to the front of the stirrup. A covering over the stirrups in a western saddle to prevent the riders foot from slipping through and to give a decorative effect.

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