Equine language
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The equestrian world has its own equine language.
This glossary will help you understand some words and their meanings.
G
Gamgee
Cotton wool lined with gauze, padding used under leg bandages.
Gelding
A male horse or pony that has been castrated – one not able to breed.
Gaskin
The second thigh extending from stifle to the hock.
Gig
A horse drawn vehical seating two people.It is lightweight and has two wheels.
going
This term describes the condition of the ground under foot.
Wet ground is described as soft or heavy going.
Dry ground is described as hard going.Some horses prefer soft ground and others prefer hard ground and will perform better if the ground conditions are right for them.
H
Hackamore
A type of bit less bridle.
Hard feet
Pony nuts, mix, corn and so on, fed to a horse in small quantities.
Headpiece
The part of a bridle or head collar that goes over the horse’s head.
HH
Stands for hands high”. One hand is 4 inches. This method is used to measure a horse.
Hogging
Cutting off a horse’s mane.
Harness horse
A horse that is used in harness.
Heavy horse
A large draught horse.
Hot blood
This is a term used to describe Arab, Barbs and Thoroughbreds.
Hybrid
A cross between a horse and a zebra.
Horse
An equine animalwhich stands 14.3hh and above.
Hunter
A horse that is used for hunting is known as a Hunter.A Hunter must be able to gallop and jump well.
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