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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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filly

Animals; Horses

Female horse 4 years and under that has never produced a foal.

knee

Animals; Horses

The carpal joint, between the radius and the cannon of the foreleg.

senior

Animals; Horses

A horse at least five years old. A rider at least 50 years old.

countercanter

Animals; Horses

Deliberately asking the horse to canter on the lead opposite the direction of movement. For example, in a circle to the right, requesting a countercanter would result in a canter left lead.

intussusception

Animals; Horses

Telescoping of the intestine.

racehorse

Animals; Horses

A horse bred for racing. Can be a Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Arabian or Standardbred.

driving

Animals; Horses

Description of a horse or pony used to pull a wagon or cart.

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