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Glossary of horse and pony meanings.
The equestrian world has its own language and abbreviations.
This dictionary will explain some of these words and meanings.
D
Dam
The mother of a horse
Disunited
Cantering with one front leg leading and the opposite leg leading behind.
Desert horse
This is a term used to describe how tough a hore is.
It is a term used to describe horses that are bred in desert conditions or from desert stock.
These horses are hardy and can survive on very little water.
Dished face
The head profile is is concave.A good example is the Arab horse.
Draught
This term is applied to the heavy horses that draws any vehical.
Dandy brush
This is a wooden horse brush with long, stiff bristles used for removing dried mud.
Deep litter
This is when only the manure is taken out of the stable, and fresh bedding is placed on top.
Dock
The area underneath the top of a horse’s tail.
E
Easy keeper
A horse that is a good “doer” and keeps his weight.
Ell stripe
A dark stripe along a horse’s back, from its mane to its tail.
Eventing
This is a horse competition that comprises of dressage, cross-country and showjumping.
Extension
This is when you lengthen a horse's or pony's outline, by moving with longer, lower strides.
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