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Coming into the horse world as a beginner can be overwhelming! This industry has its own vocabulary with words you\u2019ve probably never heard. Even experienced riders and horse owners learn new terms every once in a while. Between the various parts of a horse and the different equipment you can use, there\u2019s a lot to learn!<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s important you take some time to learn these words. You\u2019ll be able to communicate so much easier with other horse folks. It can be helpful to study diagrams of the horses\u2019 body and saddle parts. You can also create flash cards! The best practice is just to spend more time with horses and around other riders. You\u2019ll likely hear the words repeated a bunch.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Important Horse Terms<\/b><\/p>\n

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Balk: Horse refuses to move or listen to the rider<\/span><\/p>\n

Bit: A piece of equipment that goes into the horse\u2019s mouth for communication while riding<\/span><\/p>\n

Blaze: A wide white marking that runs down the horse\u2019s face<\/span><\/p>\n

Break: Training or gentling a horse<\/span><\/p>\n

Breed: A type of horse<\/span><\/p>\n

Bridle: A piece of tack that goes over the horse\u2019s head while riding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buck: The horse kicks out their hindlegs in the air<\/span><\/p>\n

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Canter: Three-beat gait that is slower than a gallop<\/span><\/p>\n

Cantle: Back of the saddle<\/span><\/p>\n

Colt: A male horse under 4 years of age<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dam: A horse\u2019s mother<\/span><\/p>\n

Dapple: Circular markings found on the horse\u2019s coat<\/span><\/p>\n

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English: A style of riding<\/span><\/p>\n

Equine: Another word for horse<\/span><\/p>\n

Equestrian: Someone that rides or handles horses<\/span><\/p>\n

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Farrier: The professional who trims and shoes horses<\/span><\/p>\n

Fetlock: The joint between the knee and hoof<\/span><\/p>\n

Filly: A female horse under 4 years of age<\/span><\/p>\n

Foal: A baby horse<\/span><\/p>\n

Frog: V-shaped part of your horse\u2019s hoof, which absorbs shock<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gaits: The horses\u2019 movement- walk, trot, canter, gallop<\/span><\/p>\n

Gelding: A neutered male horse<\/span><\/p>\n

Girth: Also known as a cinch, this part tightens the saddle to the horse\u2019s back<\/span><\/p>\n

Groom: Brushing or cleaning the horse<\/span><\/p>\n

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Halter: A head piece used to direct the horse while walking them<\/span><\/p>\n

Hand: A 4-inch unit used to measure the horse\u2019s height<\/span><\/p>\n

Hindquarters: The back end of a horse<\/span><\/p>\n

Hoof: The horse\u2019s foot<\/span><\/p>\n

Hoof pick: A tool used to clean the hooves<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jog: A slow trot<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lame: A horse that is limping<\/span><\/p>\n

Lead rope: A rope that attaches to the halter, so you can walk and direct them<\/span><\/p>\n

Lope: A slower canter used by western riders<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mare: A female horse over 4 years of age<\/span><\/p>\n

Mucking: Cleaning a horse\u2019s stall or pen<\/span><\/p>\n

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Poll: Between the ears, also known as the highest point of the horse<\/span><\/p>\n

Pony: A horse under 14.2 hands<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rear: The horse stands up on their back legs with their front ones in the air<\/span><\/p>\n

Round pen: A circular arena used for training and exercise<\/span><\/p>\n

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Saddle: The piece of tack that goes on the back of the horse for riding<\/span><\/p>\n

Sire: The horse\u2019s father<\/span><\/p>\n

Stallion: A male horse over the age of 4<\/span><\/p>\n

Stud: A male horse used for breeding<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tack: The equipment used in riding<\/span><\/p>\n

Transition: Changing the horse\u2019s gait<\/span><\/p>\n

Trot: A two-beat movement that is faster than the walk<\/span><\/p>\n

Turn out: A horse put out in the field<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vice: A bad habit the horse has<\/span><\/p>\n

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Weaned: A youngster separated from their dam<\/span><\/p>\n

Western: A style of riding that developed on ranches by cowboys<\/span><\/p>\n

Wither: The area between the horse\u2019s shoulder blades<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yearling: A 1 year old horse<\/span><\/p>\n

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This is just a small sample of horse terminology you might hear at a barn. These words are great for a beginner to learn, as they\u2019re commonly used!<\/span><\/p>\n

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