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balanced seat -ANSposition of the rider that requires the minimum of muscular effort to
remain in saddle and that interferes the least with the horses movements and
equilibrium
bight of the reigns -ANSpart of the reigns passing between thumb fingers and top of
hands
blemish -ANSdefect that hurts an equines appearance but doesn't hurt it's working
ability
bolting -ANSanimal breaking out of control or trying to run away
broke -ANStamed/trained to a particular function OR to leave or alter gate
canter or lope -ANS3-beat gait in which the 1st and 3rd beats are made by 2 legs
striking the ground independently and the second beat is made by 2 limbs striking the
ground simultaneously
left lead canter -ANSRight hind, left hind/right fore, left fore
right lead canter -ANSleft hind, right hind/left fore, right fore
caresson -ANSheadstall with large noseband for exercising or training horses
change of lead -ANSchange of leading leg at canter
cinch -ANSgirth of western saddle
cold-backed -ANSdescribes horse that humps its back and does not settle down until
the saddle has been on a few minutes; some may tuck tails and arch back when
mounted and others may take a few hops until warmed up
collected gaits -ANSremaining on the bit, the horse moves forward with neck raised and
arched as a result of energetic impulsion. lightness of forehand, engagement of
hindquarters are called for; shorter stride but lighter and more mobile
conformation -ANSway the horse is put together; its physique...good conformation
means horse is able to work and stay sound
, counter canter -ANSsupplying movement deliberately asking for the opposite of normal
lead; like right lead on circle to the left
crest release -ANSa way in which a rider in jumping position can maintain balance and
control by placing each hand firmly on top of the crest
crop -ANSriding whip with a short, straight stock and loop
cross-firing -ANSgait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind foot strikes the
diagonal foreleg
curb bit -ANStype of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action in the horses mouth
direct reign steering -ANSdirect reign puts pressure on the bit, directly back towards the
rider. works in opposite direction of forward motion. makes the horse shorten its stride
for the turn, so best used when you need more control or a tight turn
dressage -ANStime-tested, methodical progression of exercises designed to increase a
horses muscular capabilities and degree of suppleness
equine -ANSgeneral description inclusive of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules
EAA -ANSactivities that are facilitated by equine professionals and may provide
opportunities for participants to experience therapeutic benefits
EAT -ANStreatments conducted by appropriately licensed medical professionals
equitation -ANSthe art of riding horses
extended gait -ANSCovering as much ground as possible, lengthening strides to the
utmost while maintaining the same rhythm.
far side -ANSright side of the horse
footfall pattern -ANSsequence in which the legs move in a gait
forehand -ANSfront of horse, including head, neck, shoulders, foreleg, point of horse in
front of the center of gravity
forward seat -ANSstyle of riding that permits the rider to sit closer to the forehand and
permits adjustment of the center of gravity forward to negotiate obstacles and remove
the weight from the saddle
freewalk -ANSrelaxed gait in which the horse is allowed complete freedom to stretch out
and lower its head and neck
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balanced seat -ANSposition of the rider that requires the minimum of muscular effort to
remain in saddle and that interferes the least with the horses movements and
equilibrium
bight of the reigns -ANSpart of the reigns passing between thumb fingers and top of
hands
blemish -ANSdefect that hurts an equines appearance but doesn't hurt it's working
ability
bolting -ANSanimal breaking out of control or trying to run away
broke -ANStamed/trained to a particular function OR to leave or alter gate
canter or lope -ANS3-beat gait in which the 1st and 3rd beats are made by 2 legs
striking the ground independently and the second beat is made by 2 limbs striking the
ground simultaneously
left lead canter -ANSRight hind, left hind/right fore, left fore
right lead canter -ANSleft hind, right hind/left fore, right fore
caresson -ANSheadstall with large noseband for exercising or training horses
change of lead -ANSchange of leading leg at canter
cinch -ANSgirth of western saddle
cold-backed -ANSdescribes horse that humps its back and does not settle down until
the saddle has been on a few minutes; some may tuck tails and arch back when
mounted and others may take a few hops until warmed up
collected gaits -ANSremaining on the bit, the horse moves forward with neck raised and
arched as a result of energetic impulsion. lightness of forehand, engagement of
hindquarters are called for; shorter stride but lighter and more mobile
conformation -ANSway the horse is put together; its physique...good conformation
means horse is able to work and stay sound
, counter canter -ANSsupplying movement deliberately asking for the opposite of normal
lead; like right lead on circle to the left
crest release -ANSa way in which a rider in jumping position can maintain balance and
control by placing each hand firmly on top of the crest
crop -ANSriding whip with a short, straight stock and loop
cross-firing -ANSgait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind foot strikes the
diagonal foreleg
curb bit -ANStype of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action in the horses mouth
direct reign steering -ANSdirect reign puts pressure on the bit, directly back towards the
rider. works in opposite direction of forward motion. makes the horse shorten its stride
for the turn, so best used when you need more control or a tight turn
dressage -ANStime-tested, methodical progression of exercises designed to increase a
horses muscular capabilities and degree of suppleness
equine -ANSgeneral description inclusive of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules
EAA -ANSactivities that are facilitated by equine professionals and may provide
opportunities for participants to experience therapeutic benefits
EAT -ANStreatments conducted by appropriately licensed medical professionals
equitation -ANSthe art of riding horses
extended gait -ANSCovering as much ground as possible, lengthening strides to the
utmost while maintaining the same rhythm.
far side -ANSright side of the horse
footfall pattern -ANSsequence in which the legs move in a gait
forehand -ANSfront of horse, including head, neck, shoulders, foreleg, point of horse in
front of the center of gravity
forward seat -ANSstyle of riding that permits the rider to sit closer to the forehand and
permits adjustment of the center of gravity forward to negotiate obstacles and remove
the weight from the saddle
freewalk -ANSrelaxed gait in which the horse is allowed complete freedom to stretch out
and lower its head and neck
