Horse definitions

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Horse glossary and horse definitions.

The horse terms dictionary explains what some of these words mean.

To find your way around the glossary use the index at the bottom of the page.

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Cantle

The back of the saddle.

Cavesson

This is a type of noseband that is used with a bridle.

Chaff

Chopped up hay and straw.This feed is mixed with other feeds to stop the horse from rushing his food.

Changing the rein

When you change the rein you are changing the direction in which you are riding.

Chaps

These are made of leather or suede and worn to protect the rider's legs when riding.

Chaps can be full-lenght or up to the knee which are called half-chaps.

Cheeks

The flat side of a horse's face.

clean-legged

A horse that carries no feather is described as clean legged.

Clipping

This is the removal of a horse's or pony's winter coat.Clipping a horse enables it to work without sweating.

Colic

This is abdominal pain and can be very serious which needs the attention of a vet.

Colt

A male horse under the age of four years.

Croup

The highest point of the hindquaters on the horse.

Cheek piece

The part of the bridle that connects to the bit.

Competition horse

A horse that competes at shows.

Crest

This can be found on the center of the top line, the neck.It is the arch found on the top line.

Curry comb

A metal comb on a wooden handle.This tool is used to clean horse brushes.

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