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Glossary of horse and pony and meanings.
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Neck strap
This is a strap that passes around the horse's neck.
It can be used as part of a martingale or breastplate.
It can also be used for a novice rider to hold on to if they loose their balance, rather than balancing with the reins that lead to the horse,s mouth.
Nosband
This is part of a bridle that fits around the horse's or pony's nose.
Near side
The left side of a horse or pony.
This is the side you get on.
Novice horse
An inexperienced horse.
Numnah
A pad used under a saddle to prevent it from rubbing and to absorb the horse’s sweat.
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Off side
The right hand side of the horse.
On the bit
A horse’s head is held in a position, giving the rider maximum control.
Outline
The shape a horse’s body makes when he is being ridden.
Over face a horse
To ask a horse to do something that is beyond his capabilities. For example- to jump a fence that is too high for him, beyond his ability.
Oriental horses
This is a term used to describe horses of eastern origin like the Arab or the Barb horse.
Out-crossing
Introducing outside blood to the breed by mating unrelated breeds.
This is sometimes done to improve a breed.
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