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DET: A Flashcards

Contains unusual/uncommon words from the A section of the Dictionary of Equine Terms

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Abasia

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Trembling or shaking of the legs; an inability to walk due to some defect in coordination

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Abats Le Sultan

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A Russian game played on horseback; the riders wear fencing masks covered with feather and carry swords; the object of the game, which involves a number of players, is to cut off the feathers from the mask, the winner being the only one with feathers remaining

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Abayyan

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One of the strains in the purebred Arabian

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Abdominocentesis

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Withdrawal of fluid through a needle from the abdominal cavity

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ABRS

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Association of British Riding Schools

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Abu’ urqub

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One of the strains in the purebred Arabian

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Acceptance Time

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The time designated prior to a race or event during which the owner or trainer has to announce whether a particular horse, previously nominated, will indeed be a starter

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Accessory carpal bone

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The disk-shaped bone forming the sharp ridge at the back of the knee

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Account for

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When a fox, or other hunted game, is killed or pursued to its den by the hounds

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Acephalia

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A lethal condition in which the skull of a foal is not formed on birth; the fetus is always aborted or born dead

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Acepromazine

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The trade name for acetyl promazine; a commonly used tranquilizer. Also known as “Ace”

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Acey-Deucey

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Riding with one stirrup longer than the other; done by some jockeys to keep their balance on sharp turns

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Acidosis

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A condition of acid accumulation in the body due to disruption of the normal acid-base balance; may be caused by overworking an unfit horse

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Across the board

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A combination pari-mutuel (race) ticket on a horse, meaning that you collect a prize if your horse runs first, second, or third

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Activated Charcoal

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Substance used to inactivate and bond to ingested toxins to prevent their absorption in the intestinal tract

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Adayevsky

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A light type of Russian breed; similar to the Kazakh

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Addison’s Disease

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A disease caused by insufficient corticosteroid hormone production by the adrenal gland

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Adenocarcinoma

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Cancer of glandular tissues

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Adenovirus

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A virus affecting horses and causing upper respiratory symptoms; of little significance except in horses with weakened immune systems

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Adhesion

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A fibrous attachment abnormally joining two adjacent tissues or organs

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Adjunct

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An additional agent or measure used to assist a horse in overcoming a problem

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Adjuvant

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An extra substance added to a prescription to increase the effect of the main ingredient

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate corticosteroid secretion by the adrenal glands

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ADS

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American Driving Society

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Aerobe

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A microorganism that can live and grow in the presence of oxygen

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Aesculus

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Species of the buckeye, which can cause neurological disturbance when ingested

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Afferent

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Carrying toward a center

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Aflatoxicosis

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Toxins produced by molds growing on feed; can cause severe liver damage

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African Horse Sickness

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A highly fatal viral infection transmitted by flying insects

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Afterwale

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The upper ridge of the padded harness collar

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Agar gel immunodiffusion test (AGID)

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The technical name for the procedure used for the Coggin’s test

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Aged horse

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A mature horse; in show horses, aged horses are six years and older

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Agent

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Any substance or technique capable of producing a physical, chemical, or biological effect

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Agglutination titer

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The highest dilution of a serum that causes clumping of bacteria or other particulate antigens

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Agistment

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The use of someone else’s land and pasture for the grazing of a horse for the payment of a fee, generally on a weekly or monthly basis

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Agonist

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A muscle (or group of muscles) that contracts to contribute to the desired movement

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Agonistic behavior

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Combative behavior; a basic behavior pattern; includes aggression, submission, and attempts to escape

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Agoraphobia

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Fear of the outside; usually the horse is afraid to leave the barn after being stalled for long periods

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Aiken

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Jump made of vertical rails and a mound of fir boughs

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AJPHA

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American Junior Paint Horse Association

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Akhal-Teke

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Russian breed known for withstanding severe weather conditions; noted for speed and jumping; lively, stubborn, even rebellious; average height: 14.2-15.2 hands

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Albert Head Collar

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A head collar with an adjustable throatlatch that is slotted up into the loops of the front and over the headpiece; it has no metal rings on the cheek pieces; it is less liable to break, because when the horse pulls back he tends to give in because of the pressure at the poll

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Alimentary canal

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The tract in which digestion occurs, that extends the length of the body from the lips to the anus, gastrointestinal

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Alkaline salts

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Salts given to a horse to offset the buildup of acid salts in the body, which can occur if unfit or malnourished horses are overworked

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Alkaloid

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A bitter, basic organic substance found in plants

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Alkalosis

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Disturbance of the acid-base balancing resulting in excess base or a deficit of acid or carbon dioxide

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All American Futurity

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A famous race held at Ruidoso Downs for two-year-old quarter horses

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Allantoic fluid

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Yellowish brown fluid originating in the placenta and kidneys that protects the fetus and lubricates the birth canal; expelled on rupture of the plancenta

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All-Around World Champion Cowboy

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A title achieved by the top money winner who competed in two or more rodeo events

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Allergic bronchiolitis

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Inflammation of the smallest divisions of the bronchial tubes, deep in the lungs; caused by allergic reaction to a substance

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Allotriophagy

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Eating an unnatural material

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Allowance race

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A race with both allowances and penalties in regard to the conditions of the race, moneys won, races won, or date the last race or races were won

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Alopecia

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A lack of hair in areas where normally present

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Alpha tocopheral

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Vitamin E

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Alsike

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A type of clover that is toxic to horses

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AMHA

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American Miniature Horse Association; A registry for horses that do not exceed 34 in. in height; both parents must be AMHA registered

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Amnion

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A transparent sac that directly envelops the fetus

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Amniotic Fluid

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Colorless liquid surrounding the fetus’ contains acids, salts, cells, and mucus

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Amphetamine

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A drug that stimulates the central nervous system, increases blood pressure, and reduces appetite and nasal congestion

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Anabolic

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Pertaining to any constructive process in which simple substances are converted into living tissue, building muscle and conditioning

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Anabolic Steroid

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Hormone that increases muscle mass

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Anaerobe

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An organism capable of growing in the complete absence of oxygen

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Anal atresia

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Blocked anus; foal born with no anal opening, hence no products of digestion may pass; surgical correction is rarely beneficial

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Analeptic

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Any drug that stimulates the central nervous system, e.g., caffeine, amphetamines, etc.

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Analgesic

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Any drug that temporarily relieves pain without causing unconciousness

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Anaphylaxis

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A severe allergic reaction to a foreign protein or drug that results in a state of shock

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Anconite

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A poison coming from the monkshood (wolfsbane) plant

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Androgen

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Hormone that contributes to masculine characteristics

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Anhidrosis

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An abnormal deficiency of sweat

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Ankylosis

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Immobilization and fusion of a joint due to disease, injury, or surgical procedure

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Anodynes

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Medicines or drugs that relieve or eliminate pain

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Anquera

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A “rumble seat” or “mother-in-law’s seat” attached to the back skirt of a Mexican saddle; enables a passenger to accompany the rider

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Antagonist

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A muscle (or group of muscles) that acts opposite of the antagonist to control and stabilize movement

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Antebrachium

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The forearm

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Ante-post betting

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The placing of bets on a race at an agreed price prior to the day of the race

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Anthelmintic

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A drug designed to reduce the number of parasitic eggs in the environment; acts by killing adult parasites and reducing the reproductive capabilities of the parasites that survive; deworming agent

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Antigen

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Any substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign and reacts to by producing an antibody

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Antihistamine

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A drug used to suppress a histamine, which is a substance produced by the body in response to injury or allergies

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Antilug bit

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A jointed snaffle with one arm of the mouthpiece shorter and more curved than the other; the short side has stronger action than the long side and is fitted on the side of the horse that is less responsive

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Antiphlogistic

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An agent that counteracts fever and inflammation

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Antiprostaglandin

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A drug that blocks the action or stops the production of prostaglandins, which are inflammation-causing chemicals produced by cells in response to injury

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Antipruritic

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Any substance that relieves or removes any problems of itching and scratching

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Antipyretic

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Any fever-reducing drug; increases the rate of heat loss or reduces the rate of heat production

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Antirearing bit, chifney

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A bit that has three rings, two for the cheek pieces and one for the lead rein; the upper part of the cheek swivels on the mouthpiece independently of the lower section; used to help control horses that rear

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Anuria

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Little or no excretion of urine

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Anxois

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A French draft horse with excellent endurance; selectively bred to maintain their type

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Aplasia

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Complete lack of development of a tissue or organ

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Aplastic anemia

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Lack of red blood cells due to an inability of the bone marrow to produce them

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Appleton

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An almost round horn cap the size of a small hen’s egg

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Appointment card

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A card sent out to interested parties by the hunt secretary informing them of the time, date, and place of forthcoming meets

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Apposition

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The placing of things in proximity; bringing together the edges of a wound for suturing

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Arcade

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An anatomic structure resembling a series of arches; usually refers to the surface of the jaws that holds the teeth

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Arch Roller

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A device to prevent pressure on the spine by preventing a horse from rolling and becoming cast in the stall; some are hinged at each side of the arch to fit any width of horse

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Ardennais

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A breed that originated in France; among the most powerful of all draft breeds

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Ariegeois

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A French breed; black in color with a thick mane and tail; energetic and well suited to farm work, especially in mountainous regions

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Aristides

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The first winner of the Kentucky Derby in 1875

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Arrow Grass

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A plant poisonous to horses; may reach a height of five feet with green flowers along the upper part of the stalk in the spring; livestock death results from respiratory failure after ingestion

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Arthrocentesis

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Puncture and aspiration of joint fluid

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Arthrochondritis

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Inflamed joint cartilage

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Arthrodesis

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Surgical fusion of a joint

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Arthroscope

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An instrument that is inserted into a joint for examination and/or surgery

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Ascorbic acid

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Vitamin C

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Aseptic

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Refers to something being sterile; i.e., free from living germs and micro-organisms that cause disease, fermentation, or putrefaction

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Asiatic Wild Horse

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Originating in Mongolia; still roams wild in Asia; has remained almost unchanged since the Ice Age; color: dun; mane and tail are black eel striped

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Asking the question

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Pushing a horse to make a supreme effort when he is near his physical limit in a competitive event

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Aspergillosis

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A disease caused by the fungus Aspergillus and marked by inflammatory granular lesions in the skin, ear, orbit, nasal sinuses, and sometimes in the bones and meninges

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Aspiration biopsy

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A biopsy in which the tissue is obtained by the application of suction through a needle attached to a syringe

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Aspiration pneumonia

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Inflammation of the lungs due to food or other material entering the lungs through the trachea; can be associated with choke, esophageal strictures and bottle feeding of foals

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Asterisk

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Used in front of a horse’s name on his registration papers; an asterisk indicates “imported”; used in front of a jockey’s name, it indicates that he is an apprentice rider

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Astringent

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Drugs that cause contraction of infected ares, such as tannic acid, alum, and zinc oxide or sulphate

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Ataractic

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A tranquilizer

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Atlanto-occipital malformation

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Disorder of Arabians; fusion of the first vertebra with the skull, causing weakness and inability to stand

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Atrial septal defect

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Defect of the wall separating the two atria of the heart

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Atrophy

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A decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue

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Atropine

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A drug used to relax smooth muscles in various organs, to increase heart rate and to dilate the pupil when applied to the eye

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Attenuate

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  1. To reduce or to make tissue thinner 2. To make a drug or compound less effective
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Auscultation

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The act of listening for sounds within the body; chiefly for determining the condition of the lungs, heart, pleura, intestines, and other organs

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Australian Checker

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A flat, rubber device shaped like an inverted Y; the two bottom arms end in disks, which have holes in them so that they can be pulled over the bit rings; primarily used in racing

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Australian simplex safety iron

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A balloon loop forward on the outer side of the iron on the stirrup that ensures the foot cannot become trapped

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Authorisation Speciale

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A pink card issued to a rider by the National Equestrian Federation permitting him to compete in an international dressage, show-jumping, or combined-training event

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Autumn Double

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An annual two-race event held in New-market, England; consists of the Cesarewitch Stakes and the Cambridge Stakes

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Auxois

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A French draft breed; a quiet, good-natured horse often branded with the letters TX on the left side of the neck; the breed dates back to the Middle Ages when it was used for drawing carriages and carts

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Avelignese

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An Italian breed; height: 12-14 hands; easy-going nature; excellent for beginners

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Avermectin

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A class of dewormer effective against many parasites including bots; includes ivermectin

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Axilla

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Area of the chest on the inside of the forearm

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