Dictionary of Equine Terms - W Flashcards

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This type of coach, used for public service between towns, has a low body with two lengthwise facing seats and a rear entrance.

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Wagonette
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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What part of the English saddle is just forward of the seat?

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Waist (also called the twist)
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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When a jockey holds his horse back at the start and in the early stages of a race to be able to come to the front at the latter stages of the race, it’s known as a what?

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Waiting race
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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What is a waiting race?

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When a jockey holds his horse back at the start and in the early stages of a race to be able to come to the front at the latter stages of the race.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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This Australian breed is a docile, courageous horse originally used by the military.

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Waler
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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Where does the horse breed, the Waler, originate from?

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Australia
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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A natural, slow gait of four beats in which each foot strikes the ground in separate intervals in the following sequence: near hind, near fore, off hind, off fore.

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Walk
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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This piece of equipment is used to exercise horses, consisting of several arms extending from a central pole. Horses are tied to the end of the arms and follow it in a circular path.

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Walker
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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A piece of equipment used to exercise horses, consisting of several arms extending from a central pole.

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Walker
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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This breed was originally developed for plantation riding and is characterized by an easy, running walk.

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Walking Horse, or Tennessee Walking Horse
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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What is a Walking Horse Class?

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Any of various competitions held for Tennessee Walking Horses at horse shows.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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Any of various competitions held for Tennessee Walking Horses at horse shows.

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Walking Horse Class
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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An organization designed to promote the Tennessee Walking Horse

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Walking Horse Owners Association
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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In racing, what is a walkover?

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A race in which only one horse has been declared a starter.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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What is the term for a race in which only one horse has been declared a starter? Generally, to qualify for the prize money, the horse has to be saddled, paraded before the crowd, and then walked past the winning post.

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Walkover
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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To qualify for prize money in a walkover race, what must a horse do?

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Be saddled, paraded before the crowd, and then walked past the winning post.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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How many horses are in a walkover race?

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One
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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What is a Walk-Trot Class?

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For young, beginning riders (generally less than nine years of age) and the walk and trot are the only required gaits.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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Walk-Trot Classes are generally for young, beginning riders less than what age?

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Nine years of age
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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What is a walk-trot horse?

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A show term meaning a saddle horse that only walks, trots, and canters; distinguished from the five-gaited horse.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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Give the show term meaning a saddle horse that only walks, trots, and canters; distinguished from the five-gaited horse.

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Walk-trot horse
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286

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An upright show-jumping obstacle made of hollow wooden blocks that are painted and stacked to look like a brick wall.

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Wall
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286-87

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A cross-country obstacle built of brick, concrete blocks, sleepers, or stone.

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Wall
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 286-87

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This term is used to describe lack of pigment in the iris.

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Walleyed (also referred to as glass, blue, china, or crockery eye)
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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This term is used when the eye is bluish white or gray in color.
Walleyed (also referred to as glass, blue, china, or crockery eye) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is another term for walleyed?
Glass, blue, china, or crockery eye) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: Walleyed is not considered a blemish.
True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: Walleyed is considered a blemish.
False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: Glass eye is not considered a blemish.
True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: Glass eye is considered a blemish.
False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: Blue eyes are considered a blemish.
False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: Blue eyes are not considered a blemish.
True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: China eyes are considered a blemish.
False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: China eyes are not considered a blemish.
True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: Crockery eyes are not considered a blemish.
True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: Crockery eyes are considered a blemish.
False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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The part of the hoof that is visible when the foot is placed flat on the ground.
Wall of the hoof Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What part of the hoof is visible when the foot is placed flat on the ground?
Wall of the hoof Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What part of the hoof is divided into the toe, the quarters, and the heel?
Wall of the hoof Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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The wall of the hoof is divided into what three areas?
The toe, the quarters, and the heel. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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Where are the quarters of a hoof wall located?
The sides Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is a wanderer foal?
A foal suffering from convulsive syndromes caused by a lack of oxygen at birth. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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A foal suffering from convulsive syndromes caused by a lack of oxygen at birth is known as what?
Wanderer foal Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What term is used to described when a horse has deviated from a straight line or the circle on which he started?
Wandering Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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The term wandering is used to describe what?
When the horse has deviated from a straight line or the circle on which he started. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is a warble?
Swelling under the horse’s skin caused by a parasitic larva of the ox warble fly. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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Swelling under the horse’s skin caused by a parasitic larva of the ox warble fly is known as what?
Warble Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is a war bridle?
An emergency bridle made of rope. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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An emergency bridle made of rope.
War bridle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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A war bridle is also known as a what?
Come-along Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is a come-along often made of?
Stiff lariat rope Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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Ware hole or ware wire is what?
A warning given by advance followers in the field to those behind. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is ware hounds?
Warning given if a hound comes up from behind, the front, or the side to avoid followers stepping on him. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is ware riot?
The warning to the hounds when they show signs of riot. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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A European term used to describe breeds that have descended from Arab, Barb, and/or Turkmens blood in the original foundation horses.
Warmblood Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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This is the result of crossing heavy horses with Thoroughbreds or Arabians.
Warmblood Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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Heavy horses are also known as what?
Coldblood Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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Throroughbreds and Arabians are also known as what?
Hotblood Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What horses are considered hotblood horses?
Thoroughbreds and Arabians Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What horses are considered coldblood horses?
Heavy horses (also called draft horses pg. 137) Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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The term Warmblood could include any breed of horse except what?
Those animals that are 100 percent hot- or coldblood. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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The routine of graduated exercise until the horse is properly conditioned for strenuous effort.
Warming-up Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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Define warming-up.
The routine of graduated exercise until the horse is properly conditioned for strenuous effort. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is a warranty?
Any description, expression, or statement made concerning any matter relating to the conformation, health, or ability of a horse. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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Any description, expression, or statement made concerning any matter relating to the conformation, health, or ability of a horse.
Warranty Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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How and when is a warranty given?
In writing at or prior to a sale. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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True or False: Any legal recourse to litigation for recovery of any possible loss or damages by teh purchaser can only apply to any matter detailed in the warranty.
True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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In regards to a warranty, any legal recourse to litigation for recovery of any possible loss or damages by the purchased can only apply to what?
Any matter detailed in the warranty. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is a warren?
A colony of rabbit burrows Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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A colony of rabbit burrows is known as what?
Warrren Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What are warts?
Epidermal growths caused by a papilloma virus. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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Epidermal growths caused by a papilloma virus.
Warts Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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When and where do warts occur on horses?
Usually occur around the heads of young horses up to three years old. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is a wash rack?
A specific area for washing horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287-8
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A specific area for washing horses.
Wash rack Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287-8
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This nutrient is consumed in large volumes.
Water Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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An average horse drinks how many gallons of water per day?
Six to ten gallons Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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A brush used to wash the feet and dampen the mane and tail.
Water brush Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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In show jumping, a small sloping brush fence placed in front of a water jump to help the horse take off.
Water brush Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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A form of colic resulting from the intake of too much water.
Water gripes Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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This can occur if working a horse too soon after drinking or if allowing a hot, stressed horse to drink too much water, especially cold water, before the horse has cooled down.
Water gripes Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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This poisonous plant is found in moist areas throughout most of the U.S.
Water hemlock Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is water hemlock?
A poisonous plant found in moist areas throughout most of the U.S. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287
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What is a water jump?
A spread show-jumping obstacle consisting of a sunken trough of water with a minimum width of 14 ft and a length of up to 16 ft. A small brush fence is usually placed on the takeoff side. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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In show jumping, what is a water brush?
A small sloping brush fence placed in front of a water jump to help the horse take off. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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In show jumping, what is usually placed on the takeoff side of a water jump?
A small brush fence Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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To cool a harness horse after a race by walking him about and only allowing him occasional drinks of water.
Water out Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What does the term “water out” mean?
To cool a harness horse after a race by walking him about and only allowing him occasional drinks of water. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is wave mouth?
A condition of uneven teeth wear found mainly in older horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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A condition of uneven teeth wear found mainly in older horses.
Wave mouth Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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The collection of a drop of dry colostrum at the end of each teat that occurs eighteen to forty-eight hours before foaling.
Waxing Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is waxing?
The collection of a drop of dry colostrum at the end of each teat that occurs eighteen to forty-eight hours before foaling. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What does WBC stand for?
White blood cell count Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is weaning?
Removing the foal from the dam. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is the term for removing the foal from the dam?
Weaning Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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When is weaning usually done?
Four to six months of age. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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How is weaning usually done?
By separating foal and dam Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is usually done at four to six months of age by separating foal and dam?
Weaning Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is a weanling?
A weaned foal that has not yet turned one year old. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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A weaned foal that has not turned one year old is called what?
Weanling Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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The amount of biting surface of the incisors that is ground off in chewing.
Wear Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is wear?
The amount of biting surface of the incisors that is ground off in chewing. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is wear leather?
A piece of leather on a saddle positioned to reduce wear between leathers and other materials. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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A piece of leather on a saddle positioned to reduce wear between leathers and other materials.
Wear leather Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is weaving?
A rhythmic swaying of weight from one front foot to the other when confined. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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A rhythmic swaying of weight from one front foot to the other when confined.
Weaving Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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This nervous condition or habit can be socially contagious and may be a symptom of a horse under too much confinement.
Weaving Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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The width of the horseshoe from the inner to the outer edges.
Web Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is the web of a horseshoe?
The width of the horseshoe from the inner to the outer edges. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is a webbed shoe?
A type of shoe to protect corns. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is a webbed shoe used for?
To protect corns. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What does the acronym WEE stand for?
Western equine encephalomyelitis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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This term refers to a horse that is small, underdeveloped, and lacking in size and muscle when compared to other horses of the same breed.
Weed Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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A horse that is small, underdeveloped, and lacking in size and muscle when compared to other horses of the same breed is known as a what?
Weed Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is a weigh in?
In certain equestrian sports where a specified weight has to be carried, such as show-jumping, combined training, and racing, the rider has to be weighed immediately after completion of the race or after his round in the competition to ensure the correct weight was carried throughout the event. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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In certain equestrian sports where a specified weight has to be carried, such as show-jumping, combined training, and racing, the rider has to be weighed immediately after completion of the race or after his round in the competition to ensure the correct weight was carried throughout the event. What is this process called?
Weigh in Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What is a weighing room?
The place on a racecourse where jockeys are weighed. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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The place on a racecourse where jockeys are weighed is called what?
Weighing room Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288
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What are weight aids?
When a rider influences the horse by shifting their weight. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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When a rider influences the horse by shifting their weight, such as shifting weight to one seat bone, the thighs or the seat, it is known as what?
Weight aids Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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True or False: Weight aids may also include leaning back or following the movements of the horse more aggressively.
True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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What is a weight allowance?
In racing, it is claimed by a jockey or apprentice who has not ridden a certain number of winners. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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In racing, what is claimed by a jockey or apprentice who has not ridden a certain number of winners?
Weight allowance Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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What is a weight cloth?
A cloth carried under the saddle on a horse, that is equipped with pockets in which lead weights may be inserted to achieve the correct weight. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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A cloth carried under the saddle on a horse, which is equipped with pockets in which lead weights may be inserted to achieve the correct weight is known as what?
Weight cloth Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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A method of handicapping horses in a race by their age is known as what?
Weight for age Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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Describe the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race by their age.
Older horses carry more weight than the younger horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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True or False: In the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race, the older horses carry more weight than the younger horses.
True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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True or False: In the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race, the younger horses carry more weight than the older horses.
False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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True or False: In the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race, the older horses carry less weight than the younger horses.
False Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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True or False: In the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race, the younger horses carry less weight than the older horses.
True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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In certain equestrian sports, a specified weight has to be carried, such as racing, combined training, and show jumping. The rider has to be weighed before the race or competition to ensure the correct weight is carried. What is this process called?
Weight out Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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What does the term “weight out” refer to?
In certain equestrian sports, such as racing, combined training, and show jumping, a specified weight has to be carried, and the rider has to be weighed before the race or competition to ensure the correct weight is carried. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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Blocks, normally made of lead, placed in the cloth under the saddle and used by the rider who is not heavy enough to make the specified weight for an event are called what?
Weights Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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What does the term “well in hand” refer to?
A horse running at a fraction of his best speed. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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A horse running at a fraction of his best speed is referred to as what?
Well in hand Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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The term “well let down” refers to what?
The condition of the horse that gives the impression of having a body that appears to be cylindrical or round in shape from the ribs though to the flanks; opposed to a performance horse in training where the flanks are usually tucked up. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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The condition of the horse that gives the impression of having a body that appears to be cylindrical or round in shape from the ribs through to the flanks is known as what?
Well let down Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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This breed originating in Wales is a courageous, agile horse bred from the Welsh Mountain Pony, possibly Arab, Spanish breeds, and the Hackey.
Welsh Cob Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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The Welsh Cob originated from what other breeds?
Welsh Mountain Pony, possibly Arab, Spanish breeds, and the Hackney. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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What size is the Welsh Mountain Pony?
Less than 12 hands Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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What pony is smaller and probably the most elegant of the Welsh ponies, resembling the Arab, whose appearance combined with action makes it a desirable riding and harness pony?
Welsh Mountain Pony Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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Which Welsh Pony type registers those not exceeding 13.2 hands and are thicker and more short set than others with the same desirable action?
“C” or Cob Type Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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Welsh Pony of Cob type registers what type of Welsh Pony?
Those not exceeding 13.2 hands, but that have an appearance that places them in the cob category; thicker and more short set than others with the same desirable action. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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Welsh Pony Section B registers what type of Welsh Pony?
Animals between 12.2 and 13.2 hands and resembles the Welsh Mountain Pony, except it shows more Hackney and Thoroughbred. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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Animals between 12.2 and 13.2 hands which resemble the Mountain Pony, except it shows more Hackney and Thoroughbred are registered as what?
Welsh Pony Section B Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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What is a welt?
A piece of leather stitched into the outer seam in the leather covering of swell forks., extending up the sides of the swells, and necessary to make the leather fork covering conform to the shape of the fork. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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A leather piece stitched into the outer seam in the leather covering of swell forks is known as what?
Welt Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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There are how many types of welts?
Two Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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There are two types of welts. Describe them.
A single welt is a single piece of leather between the stitched-together pieces of the leather of the seam. A turned welt is a double piece of leather between the stitched-together pieces of leather of the seam. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 289
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Name the three main parts of a western bridle.
Reins, bit, and headstall Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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Name the type of bridle that is made up of a brown and, crown piece, throatlatch, cheek piece, curb strap, curb bit, and reins.
Western bridle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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A viral disease of horses and mules that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and is observed west of the Mississippi River in the U.S., but can also be present in the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts.
Western equine encephalomyelitis Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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What is western equine encephalomyelitis and where is it observed?
A viral disease of horses and mules that causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. It is observed west of the Mississippi River in the US, and is also present along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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In this western class, the rider is judged on seat, hands, ability to control and show horses. The judges may assign an individual riding pattern.
Western Horsemanship Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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Describe the Western Horsemanship class.
A class in which the rider is judged on seat, hands, ability to control and show horses. The judge may assign an individual riding pattern. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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Describe the Western Pleasure class.
A class in which the western-type horse is ridden in the show ring and judged at a walk, trot, and lope both ways of the ring on a loose rein. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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In this class, the western-type horse is ridden in the show ring and judged at a walk, trot, and lope both ways of the ring on a loose rein. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
Western Pleasure Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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In this western class, the rider demonstrates a horse’s ability to perform several maneuvers, especially a series of controlled, collected flying lead changes.
Western Riding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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Describe the Western Riding class.
A class that demonstrates a horse’s ability to perform several maneuvers, especially a series of controlled, collected flying lead changes. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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This style of riding is used by working cowboys in the US, Canada, and Central and South America, and for pleasure and endurance riding.
Western riding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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In this style of riding, the saddle and seat position forces the rider to adopt a much more comfortable seat position for long rides.
Western riding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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This common type of saddle is distinguished by a large noticeable fork on which there is some form of horn, a high cantle, and large skirts.
Western saddle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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Describe a western saddle.
A common type of saddle distinguished by a large noticeable fork on which there is some form of horn, a high cantle, and large skirts. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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This is a double-bitted, double-reined bridle where the snaffle and the curb bit are separated.
Weymouth bridle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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What type of bridle is commonly used on three-and five-gaited horses?
Weymouth bridle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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What is a Weymouth bridle?
A double-bitted, double-reined bridle where the snaffle bit and the curb bit are separated. It is commonly used on three-and five-gaited horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290
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What is a Weymouth curb bridle?
A double bridle using the English curb bit and a snaffle bit, used primarily on gaited horses, but also used for dressage and sometimes on hunters. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290-92
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This double bridle using the English curb bit and a snaffle bit is used primarily on gaited horses, but also used for dressage and sometimes on hunters.
Weymouth curb bridle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290-92
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Whang strings are another term for what?
Saddle strings Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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What is another term for saddle strings?
Whang strings Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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What are wheals?
Smooth, slightly raised areas of the skin surface that are redder or paler than the surrounding areas. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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Smooth, slightly raised areas of the skin surface that are redder or paler than the surrounding areas are known as what?
Wheals Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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When a horse turns around suddenly without guidance from his rider, he’s said to have done what?
Wheel Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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Define the term wheel.
When a horse turns around suddenly without guidance from his rider. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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What are wheelers?
The team on the pole or tongue, hitched directly in front of a rig or wagon in a four- (or more) horse hitch. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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The team on the pole or tongue, hitched directly in front of a rig or wagon in a four- (or more) horse hitch is known as what?
Wheelers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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What is a whelp?
A very young puppy Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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What is the term for a very young puppy?
Whelp Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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Who was Whimpy?
The first horse registered in the American Quarter Horse Association. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
181
Who was the first horse registered in the American Quarter Horse Association?
Whimpy Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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The term for the horse’s sound that denotes happiness, anticipation, anxiety, etc.
Whinny Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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What is a whinny?
The horse’s sound that denotes happiness, anticipation, anxiety, etc. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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An instrument or device of wood, bone, plastic, leather, fiberglass, metal, or a combination thereof with a loop or cracker of leather or cord at the upper end is a what?
Whip Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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In regards to equipment, what is a whip?
An instrument or device of wood, bone, plastic, leather, fiberglass, metal, or a combination thereof with a loop or cracker of leather or cord at the upper end. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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Someone who handle a whip expertly, or one who drives a horse in harness other than racing is known as a what?
Whip Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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One who “whips in” or manages the hounds of a hunt club is called what?
Whip Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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The one who manages the hounds of a hunt club is known as the what?
Whip Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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A member of the hunt staff who assists the huntsman is called what?
Whipper-in Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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Who is the whipper-in?
A member of the hunt staff who assists the huntsman. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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What is a whiskey?
A two-person, open carriage with very high wheels. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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What is the term for a two-person, open carriage with very high wheels?
Whiskey Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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Name the coat color that has light hair on white skin.
White Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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A white blanket over back and hips with dark spots is a coat pattern from what breed?
Appaloosa Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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In which breed would you find the coat pattern described as a white blanket over back and hips with dark spots?
Appaloosa Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292
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What is the white blood cell count used for?
Assess infection Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What term is used to describe the number of white blood cells in a specific volume of blood?
White blood cell count Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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The number of white blood cells in a specific volume of blood is known as what?
White blood cell count Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What are white cells?
Leukocytes or white blood cells. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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Leukocytes or white blood cells are also known as what?
White cells Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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Colorless blood cells active in body defense against infection or other assault.
Leukocytes, white blood cells, or white cells Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What do white blood cells do?
They are active in body defense against infection or other assault. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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White blood cells occur in how many types?
Five Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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Name the five types of white blood cells.
Neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocytes, and basophils. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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Neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocytes, and basophils are five types of what?
White blood cells Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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This limb marking consists of the hair immediately above the hoof being white.
White coronet Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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In a white coronet limb marking, where is the white hair?
Immediately above the hoof. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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In a white fetlock limb marking, where is the white hair?
On the fetlock joint in any variation. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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In which limb marking is there white on the fetlock joint in any variation?
White fetlock Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What marker is used in equestrian sports to mark the left-hand extremity of an obstacle?
White flag Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What color marker is used in equestrian sports to mark the left-hand extremity of an obstacle?
White Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What is used to mark a set track and must always be passed on the right?
White flag Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What is white foal syndrome?
An inherited condition in which the foal is born healthy, all white, with blue eyes, but has a constriction in the large intestine, of which surgical correction is usually unsuccessful. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What is an inherited condition in which the foal is born healthy, all white, with blue eyes, but has a constriction in the large intestine, of which surgical correction sis usually unsuccessful.
White foal syndrome Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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Define white heel.
A limb marking with white at the back of the pattern to the hoof. May be one or both heel bulbs. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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This limb marking consists of white at the back of the pastern to the hoof, and may be one or both heel bulbs.
White heel Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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An inherited, genetic, lethal condition in foals in which the foal receives the gene for albinoism from both parents, and the embryo will die in the uterus.
White lethal Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What does the term “white lethal” refer to?
An inherited, genetic, lethal condition in foals in which the foal receives the gene for albinoism from both parents, and the embryo will die in the uterus. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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If a foal receives the gene for albinoism from both parents, they have inherited what genetic, lethal condition?
White lethal Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What is the white line?
The junction of the wall and sole of the hoof where the sensitive and insensitive laminae meet. It is visible on the bottom of the hoof. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What line, visible on the bottom of the hoof, is the junction of the wall and sole of the hoof where the sensitive and insensitive laminae meet?
White line Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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Where do the sensitive and insensitive laminae of the hoof meet?
The white line Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What is white muscle disease?
A disease brought about by a selenium deficiency in the diet that eventually damages muscle. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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A disease brought about by a selenium deficiency in the diet that eventually damages muscle.
White muscle disease Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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White muscle disease is brought about by a deficiency of what in the diet?
Selenium Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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A selenium deficiency in the diet will bring about white muscle disease which will damage what in the body?
Muscle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What does the term “white muzzle” refer to?
A white marking over both lips up to the region of the nostrils. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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A white marking over both lips up to the region of the nostrils is known as what?
White muzzle Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What does the term “white pastern” refer to?
A limb marking in which white is from the fetlock downward. may be half pastern, three-quarter, etc. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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A limb marking in which white is from the fetlock downward is known as what?
White pastern. May be half paster, three-quarter pastern, etc. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What does the term “white eye” refer to?
When the sclera around the eye is visible, as in the Appaloosa. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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When the sclera around the eye is visible, as in the Appaloosa, it is called what?
White eye Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What is it called when the sclera around the eye is visible, as in the Appaloosa?
White eye Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What does the word “whoa” mean?
It is the command to stop or stand; when repeated softly, it means to slow down; may also mean attention. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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The command to stop or stand. When repeated softly, it means to slow down, and it may also mean attention.
Whoa Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What does the term “whole colored” mean?
It means no hairs of any other color on the body, head, or limbs. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What term is used for when there are no hairs of any other color on the body, head, or limbs?
Whole colored Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What is a whorl?
A coat marking that may be a line or spot where hair that lies in different directions meets; often seen on the neck in a circular pattern. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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Where is a whorl seen on the body of a horse?
Where hair that lies in different directions meets. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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Name a common location to see a whorl on the body of a horse.
On the neck in a circular pattern Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What is the name of a coat marking which may be a line or a spot where hair that lies in different directions meets?
Whorl Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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Name a relatively new Polish breed influenced by Arab, Prussian, Hanoverian, and English Thoroughbred bloodlines, used for draft horses and for riding.
Wielkopolski Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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The Wielkopolski breed originated where?
Poland Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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Where did the Wielkopolski breed originate?
Poland Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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In what national did the Wild Horse of Wyoming originate?
U.S. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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What breed in the US originated from Arab, Spanish, Turkmene and Barber lines, and were introduced by colonists and Cortez?
Wild Horse of Wyoming Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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The Wild Horse of Wyoming was introduced to the US by who?
Colonists and Cortez Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293
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This registry gives recognition to wild horses and burros of America.
Wild Horses of America Registry Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Who is Willie Shoemaker?
A jockey whose mounts won more than $63,000,000 in more than 7,200 races and is considered the most successful jockey of all time. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Name the jockey who’s considered the most successful jockey of all time.
Willie Shoemaker Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Name the jockey whose mounts won more than $63,000,000 in more than 7,200 races and is considered the most successful jockey of all time.
Willie Shoemaker Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Give the term for the breathing ability of the horse.
Wind Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What does the term wind refer to?
The breathing ability of the horse. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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True or False: A horse with good wind is sound and has sufficient capacity.
True Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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This term is used when an animal has good wind and will work.
Wind and work. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What does the term wind and work refer to?
When an animal has good wind and will work. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is a windgall?
A distention of the synovial sheath between the suspensory ligament and the cannon bone or of the synovial sheath between the long pastern and the middle inferior sesamoid ligament. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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A distention of the synovial sheath between the suspensory ligament and the cannon bone or of the synovial sheath between the long pastern and the middle inferior sesamoid ligament.
Windgall Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Windgalls are usually a result of what?
Too fast or too hard road work, especially on hard surfaces. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Windgalls are also called what?
Wind puffs or road puffs Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Wind puffs are another name for what?
Windgall or road puffs Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Road puffs are another name for what?
Windgall or wind puffs. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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This term is used to describe a twisting of the striding leg around in front of the supporting leg so as to walk in the manner of a “rope walking” artist.
Winding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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A twisting of the striding leg around in front of the supporting leg so as to walk in the manner of a “rope walking” artist.
Winding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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The action of winding most often occurs in horse with what type of fronts?
Very wide fronts Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is another term for winding?
Rope walking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Rope walking is another term for what?
Winding Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What are wind puffs?
Enlargements of the fluid sacs or bursa around the pastern or fetlock joint on either the front or rear legs; protrusions of joint capsules and/or tendon sheaths caused by stretching due to excessive fluid. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Enlargements of the fluid sacs or bursa around the pastern or fetlock joint on either the front or rear legs is known as what?
Wind puffs Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Protrusions of joint capsules and/or tendon sheaths caused by stretching due to excessive fluid are called what?
Wind puffs Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is a wind sucker?
A horse that cribs. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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A horse that cribs.
Wind sucker Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Cribbing is also known as what?
Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is another term for cribbing?
Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Cribbing is another term for what?
Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Wind sucking can also be called what?
Cribbing Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Wind sucking is another term for what vice?
Cribbing Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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There are two definitions for wind sucking. What are they?
1. A harmful habit in which a horse draws in and swallows air, causing indigestion. 2. A term applied to mares with flaccid vulvar labia that results in air being pulled into the vagina. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Give the term for a harmful habit in which a horse draws in and swallows air, causing indigestion.
Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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A harmful habit in which a horse draws in and swallows air, causing indigestion.
Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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This term is applied to mares with flaccid vulvar labia that results in air being pulled into the vagina.
Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Term applied to mares with flaccid vulvar labia that results in air being pulled into the vagina.
Wind sucking Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is another term for windy?
Windbroken Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Windy is another term for what?
Windbroken Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Windbroken is another term for what?
Windy Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is another term for windbroken?
Windy Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What does the term windy mean?
An animal that whispers or roars when exerted. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What does the term windbroken refer to?
An animal that whispers or roars when exerted. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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An animal that whispers or roars when exerted is referred to as what?
Windy or windbroken Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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In jumping, what is a wing?
One of a pair of upright stands with cups or similar fittings used to support the poles or other suspended parts of a show-jumping obstacle. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is a wing?
One of a pair of upright stands with cups or similar fittings used to support the poles or other suspended parts of a show-jumping obstacle. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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One of a pair of upright stands with cups or similar fittings used to support the poles or other suspended parts of a show-jumping obstacle.
Wing Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Who was Wing Commander?
A Saddle Horse stallion that won the world’s five-gaited championship six times. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Name the Saddle Horse stallion that won the world’s five-gaited championship six times.
Wing Commander Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What Saddle Horse stallion won the world’s five-gaited championship six times?
Wing Commander Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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When the hoof swings in when viewing a horse from the front at the walk or trot, it is called what?
Winging in Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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When the hoof swings in when viewing a horse from the front at the walk or trot.
Winging in Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Winging in refers to what?
When the hoof swings in when viewing a horse from the front at the walk or trot. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Winging out refers to what?
An exaggerated paddling, particularly noticeable in high-going horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What does winging out refer to?
An exaggerated paddling, which is particularly noticeable in high-going horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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An exaggerated paddling, particularly noticeable in high-going horses is known as what?
Winging out Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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In what type of horses is winging out particularly noticeable in?
High-going horses Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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To pass the winning post first at an easy pace.
Win in a canter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What term is used to describe passing the winning post first at an easy pace?
Win in a canter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Being far ahead of the rest of the field is referred to as what?
Win in a canter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What does the term “win in a canter” refer to?
Passing the winning post first at an easy pace; being far ahead of the rest of the field. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is another term for winkers?
Blinkers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is another term for blinkers?
Winkers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What are winkers?
A pair of eye shields fixed to the bridle or on the head covering, used to prevent a horse from looking anywhere but directly in front of him. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294 & 32
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What is the winner’s enclosure?
The place on a racecourse reserved for the first three horses in the race and to which their riders have to return mounted immediately after the end of the race. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Name the place on a racecourse reserved for the first three horses in the race and to which their riders have to return mounted immediately after the end of the race.
Winner’s enclosure Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Where must the first three horses and their riders have to return mounted to immediately after the end of the race?
Winner’s Enclosure Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is a winter horse?
A horse that is kept at a home ranch for use during the winter. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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A horse that is kept at a home ranch for use during the winter is called what?
Winter horse Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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When a horse is left out in the field in the winter rather than brought into the stable, it is called what?
Winter out Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is the term “winter out” used to describe?
When a horse is left out in the field in the winter rather than brought into the stable. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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The highest point of the horse’s shoulders.
Withers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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Define the withers.
The highest point of the horse’s shoulders; the bony protrusion between the neck and back. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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The bony protrusion between the neck and back.
Withers Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294
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What is a Wobbler?
A horse with the condition called Wobbler’s disease. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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A horse with the condition called Wobbler’s disease is called a what?
Wobbler Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Wobbler’s disease is usually seen in what horses?
Young horses under two years of age. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Wobbler’s diseases is characterized by what?
Uncoordinated movement of the hindquarters. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What may Wobbler’s disease be due to?
Some form of injury to the spinal cord. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What are wobbles?
A group of diseases of the spinal column and spinal cord, characterized by various defects of coordination. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Wobbles are also called what?
Ataxia Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Ataxia are also called what?
Wobbles Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Small teeth located in the interdental space just in front of the premolars.
Wolf teeth Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What are the small teeth located in the interdental space just in front of the premolars?
Wolf teeth Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What are wolf teeth?
Small teeth located in the interdental space just in front of the premolars. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Horses may have up to how many wolf teeth?
Four Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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This vice generally results from boredom, in which the horses will bite and chew wood, but most horses don’t swallow the wood.
Wood chewing. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Describe the vice known as wood chewing.
A vice that generally results from boredom, horses will bite and chew wood, but most horses don’t swallow the wood. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Fencing constructed from pine, oak, or fir is known as what?
Wood fence Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Most wood fences are what type of construction?
Post and rail. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Describe post and rail fencing.
Wood posts are set in the ground and the rails are run perpendicular to connect them. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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In this class a horse is judged on his performance in cattle working and reining exercises.
Working Cow Horse Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Describe the Working Cow Horse class.
It is a class in which a horse is judged on his performance in cattle working and reining exercises. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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The term “working from the ground” is used to describe what?
The use of longeing and long reining as part of the education process of the horse. It consists of some form of training that is performed without a rider on the horse’s back. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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The use of longeing and long reining as part of the education process of the horse, which consisted of some form of training that is performed without a rider on the horse’s back is known as what?
Working from the ground Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What are working gaits?
When a horse goes forward with adequate energy and rhythm. They are gaits at which most lower level work is done. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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When a horse goes forward with adequate energy and rhythm, those gaits are called what?
Working gaits Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Describe the Working Hunter class.
A class in which the horse is judged on style, form, and his ability to negotiate a course safely. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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Name the class in which an English-going horse is judged based on style, form, and his ability to negotiate a course safely.
Working Hunter Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What does the term “working the rope” refer to?
The action of the roping horse to maintain the tension in the rope attached to the calf at one end and the saddle horn at the other. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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The action of the roping horse to maintain the tension in the rope attached to the calf at one end and the saddle horn at the other is known as what?
Working the rope Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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A jumping obstacle usually consisting of split logs and/or tree trunks and limbs piled on each other in a V-shaped manner.
Worm Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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In jumping, what is a worm?
A jumping obstacle usually consisting of split logs and/or tree trunks and limbs piled on each other in a V-shaped manner. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What does the term worming refer to?
It is slang for the act of administering medications to help control parasitic infestation. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What is the slang term for the act of administering medications to help control parasitic infestation?
Worming Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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When worming a horse, how may the medication be administered?
Through tubing, paste, in the feed, etc. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What would be the more correct term for worming?
Deworming Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What is a wrangler?
A person who looks after horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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A person who looks after horses is called what?
Wrangler Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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A turn of reins around the jockey’s hands to restrain a horse is called what?
Wraps Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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In racing, what does the term wraps refer to?
A turn of reins around the jockey’s hands to restrain the horses. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What is a wrong bend?
It is a dressage term to describe a horse that takes a turn without bending into the turn. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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This dressage term describes a horse that takes a turn without bending into the turn.
Wrong bend Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What does a wrong bend look like?
The turn is straight, stiff, or even bent in the wrong direction. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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When a horse picks up a canter with the incorrect lead and the rider does not correct it, it is called what?
Wrong leg not corrected. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What is the term “wrong leg not corrected” used to describe?
When a horse picks up a canter with the incorrect lead and the rider does not correct it. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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What is wry tail?
A tail that is carried to one side rather than being held straight. Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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A tail that is carried to one side rather than being held straight is called what?
Wry tail Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295
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The Wurrtemberg breed originated where?
West Germany Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295