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Glossary of Terms
Horse Terms: hand : a way to measure a horse, a hand is 4 inches aged horse : a horse known to be 9 or over colt : a male horse three and under filly: a female horse three and under foal: newborn horse till weaned wean: separate a foal from it's dam dam: the mother of a particular horse sire: the father of a particular horse (more to come)
Horse Equipment bit lead: attachment to bit rings allowing the handler to lead a horse easily with a bit or used for lunging with a bit bit: the metal mouthpiece of a bridle that the reins attach to breast collar: a strap used to prevent the saddle from slipping back...it goes around a horse's chest and attaches to the front of the saddle (the d rings) curbchain: a strap of chain place under the horse's chin and connected to the bit...applies pressure to the chin when reins are pulled back driving/long lines: two lines that attach to the bit and used to guide the horse from behind girth/cinch: a band of leather, fleece, cotton, or other material that goes around the horse's belly to secure the saddle halter: an item used t control a horse...it is made of nylon, cotton, or leather and fits around the horse's head (more to come)
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