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The equestrian world has its own language and abbreviations.
This glossary will explain some of these horse words,horse terms and meanings,for the equestrian world as you might not understand all the words you hear and read about.
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Above the bit
When a horse evades the bit by raising his head higher to avoid pressure from the rider’s hand.
Action
The way a horse or pony moves at various gaits.
Aids
Signals that a rider uses to tell a horse what to do. Natural aids are voice, rider’s hands, seat and legs. Artificial aids are whips and spurs.
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