DET: A Flashcards
Contains unusual/uncommon words from the A section of the Dictionary of Equine Terms (125 cards)
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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
A microorganism that can live and grow in the presence of oxygen
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Aesculus
Species of the buckeye, which can cause neurological disturbance when ingested
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Afferent
Carrying toward a center
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Aflatoxicosis
Toxins produced by molds growing on feed; can cause severe liver damage
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African Horse Sickness
A highly fatal viral infection transmitted by flying insects
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Afterwale
The upper ridge of the padded harness collar
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Agar gel immunodiffusion test (AGID)
The technical name for the procedure used for the Coggin's test
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Aged horse
A mature horse; in show horses, aged horses are six years and older
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Agent
Any substance or technique capable of producing a physical, chemical, or biological effect
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Agglutination titer
The highest dilution of a serum that causes clumping of bacteria or other particulate antigens
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Agistment
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
A muscle (or group of muscles) that contracts to contribute to the desired movement
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Agonistic behavior
Combative behavior; a basic behavior pattern; includes aggression, submission, and attempts to escape
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Agoraphobia
Fear of the outside; usually the horse is afraid to leave the barn after being stalled for long periods
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Aiken
Jump made of vertical rails and a mound of fir boughs
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AJPHA
American Junior Paint Horse Association
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Akhal-Teke
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
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
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
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
A bitter, basic organic substance found in plants
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Alkalosis
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
A famous race held at Ruidoso Downs for two-year-old quarter horses
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Allantoic fluid
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
A title achieved by the top money winner who competed in two or more rodeo events
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Allergic bronchiolitis
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
Eating an unnatural material
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Allowance race
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
A lack of hair in areas where normally present
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Alpha tocopheral
Vitamin E
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Alsike
A type of clover that is toxic to horses
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AMHA
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
A transparent sac that directly envelops the fetus
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Amniotic Fluid
Colorless liquid surrounding the fetus' contains acids, salts, cells, and mucus
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Amphetamine
A drug that stimulates the central nervous system, increases blood pressure, and reduces appetite and nasal congestion
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Anabolic
Pertaining to any constructive process in which simple substances are converted into living tissue, building muscle and conditioning
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Anabolic Steroid
Hormone that increases muscle mass
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Anaerobe
An organism capable of growing in the complete absence of oxygen
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Anal atresia
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
Any drug that stimulates the central nervous system, e.g., caffeine, amphetamines, etc.
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Analgesic
Any drug that temporarily relieves pain without causing unconciousness
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Anaphylaxis
A severe allergic reaction to a foreign protein or drug that results in a state of shock
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Anconite
A poison coming from the monkshood (wolfsbane) plant
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Androgen
Hormone that contributes to masculine characteristics
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Anhidrosis
An abnormal deficiency of sweat
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Ankylosis
Immobilization and fusion of a joint due to disease, injury, or surgical procedure
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Anodynes
Medicines or drugs that relieve or eliminate pain
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Anquera
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
A muscle (or group of muscles) that acts opposite of the antagonist to control and stabilize movement
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Antebrachium
The forearm
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Ante-post betting
The placing of bets on a race at an agreed price prior to the day of the race
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Anthelmintic
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
Any substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign and reacts to by producing an antibody
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Antihistamine
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
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
An agent that counteracts fever and inflammation
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Antiprostaglandin
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
Any substance that relieves or removes any problems of itching and scratching
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Antipyretic
Any fever-reducing drug; increases the rate of heat loss or reduces the rate of heat production
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Antirearing bit, chifney
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
Little or no excretion of urine
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Anxois
A French draft horse with excellent endurance; selectively bred to maintain their type
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Aplasia
Complete lack of development of a tissue or organ
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Aplastic anemia
Lack of red blood cells due to an inability of the bone marrow to produce them
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Appleton
An almost round horn cap the size of a small hen's egg
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Appointment card
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
The placing of things in proximity; bringing together the edges of a wound for suturing
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Arcade
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
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
A breed that originated in France; among the most powerful of all draft breeds
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Ariegeois
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
The first winner of the Kentucky Derby in 1875
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Arrow Grass
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
Puncture and aspiration of joint fluid
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Arthrochondritis
Inflamed joint cartilage
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Arthrodesis
Surgical fusion of a joint
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Arthroscope
An instrument that is inserted into a joint for examination and/or surgery
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Ascorbic acid
Vitamin C
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Aseptic
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
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
Pushing a horse to make a supreme effort when he is near his physical limit in a competitive event
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Aspergillosis
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
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
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
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
Drugs that cause contraction of infected ares, such as tannic acid, alum, and zinc oxide or sulphate
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Ataractic
A tranquilizer
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Atlanto-occipital malformation
Disorder of Arabians; fusion of the first vertebra with the skull, causing weakness and inability to stand
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Atrial septal defect
Defect of the wall separating the two atria of the heart
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Atrophy
A decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
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Atropine
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
1. To reduce or to make tissue thinner 2. To make a drug or compound less effective
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Auscultation
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
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
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
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
An annual two-race event held in New-market, England; consists of the Cesarewitch Stakes and the Cambridge Stakes
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Auxois
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
An Italian breed; height: 12-14 hands; easy-going nature; excellent for beginners
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Avermectin
A class of dewormer effective against many parasites including bots; includes ivermectin
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Axilla
Area of the chest on the inside of the forearm
