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Equine Studies
Equine Studies nouns/terms and descriptions for basic word games
Question | Answer |
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Parts of the rider's body that are used to communicate with the horse including legs, seat, hands and voice. | Aids |
The leg which a horse throws further forward in a canter. | Canter Lead |
The tension in the reins which allows the rider to feel the horse's mouth, and the horse to feel the reins. | Contact |
Type of transition moving down in pace, such as from canter to trot or trot to walk. | Downward Transition |
Term for the pace at which a horse moves. Examples inculde walk, trot and canter. | Gait |
The side furthest from the side of the school or arena. Could also refer to the leg nearest the centre of a circle. | Inside |
The left side of horse and rider whilst riding. | Near side |
The right side of horse and rider whilst riding. | Off side |
The side nearest to the side of the school or arena. Could also refer to the leg on the edge of a circle. | Outside |
Type of transition moving up in pace, such as from walk to trot or trot to canter. | Upward Transition |
Item of horse equipment used to protect the horse's legs from injury due to brushing. | Brushing Boots |
A type of injury caused by the hoof or shoe hits the inside of the opposite leg, at or near the fetlock. Usually caused by poor conformation or action. | Brushing |
The part of the hoof right above the horny growth. Where hoof growth occurs. | Coronet |
Skilled craftsman who trims horses hooves, and may also shoe horses. | Farrier |
Fleshy pad in the central area of the underside of the hoof. About 50% of of it is composed of water. | Frog |
Back portion of the underside of the hoof. | Heel |
A tool used to remove debris from the hoof. | Hoof Pick |
The foot as a whole in horses. The curved covering of horn over the foot. | Hoof |
Hard, insensitive outer covering of the hoof. | Horn |
Upper portion of the hoof that you see. Divided into heel, quarter, and toe. Grows continuously. | Hoof Wall |
The horny-grooved inside of the hoof. | Laminae |
Tool with which the veterinarian progressively blocks the nerves of the hoof and leg in order to determine the location of a lameness. | Nerve Block |
Portion of the underside of the hoof from the frog to the front part of the white line. | Sole |
On underside of hoof, this soft structure is a visible division between the sensitive areas (frog, sole, bars), and insensitive ones (hoof wall). | White Line |
Indoor area where a horse can sleep and feed. | Stable |
Outdoor area where a horse can graze and exercise. | Paddock |
Indoor or enclosed area where horse and rider training take place. | School |
Leather straps which are connected to the bit and allow a rider to communicate directions to the horse. | Reins |
Metal object placed in the horse's mouth and attached to the reins. | Bit |
Strap connecting the saddle to the horse, passed under its belly. | Girth |
Leather item connected to the girth and stirrups. Riders sit on these. | Saddle |
Metal items connected to the saddle. These allow the rider to mount the horse and maintain their position in the saddle, and can be shortened for a more active posture on the horse, such as for jumping. | Stirrups |