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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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Walleyed (also referred to as glass, blue, china, or crockery eye)
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What is another term for walleyed?

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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.

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True
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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True or False: Walleyed is considered a blemish.

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False
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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True or False: Glass eye is not considered a blemish.

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True
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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True or False: Glass eye is considered a blemish.

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False
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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True or False: Blue eyes are considered a blemish.

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False
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True or False: Blue eyes are not considered a blemish.

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True
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True or False: China eyes are considered a blemish.

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False
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True or False: China eyes are not considered a blemish.

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True
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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True or False: Crockery eyes are not considered a blemish.

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True
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True or False: Crockery eyes are considered a blemish.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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The sides
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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What is a wanderer foal?

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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?

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Wanderer foal
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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?

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Wandering
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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The term wandering is used to describe what?

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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?

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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?

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Warble
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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What is a war bridle?

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An emergency bridle made of rope.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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An emergency bridle made of rope.

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War bridle
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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A war bridle is also known as a what?

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Come-along
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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What is a come-along often made of?

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Stiff lariat rope
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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Ware hole or ware wire is what?

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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?

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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?

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The warning to the hounds when they show signs of riot.
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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.

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Warmblood
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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This is the result of crossing heavy horses with Thoroughbreds or Arabians.

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Warmblood
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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Heavy horses are also known as what?

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Coldblood
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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Throroughbreds and Arabians are also known as what?

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Hotblood
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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What horses are considered hotblood horses?

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Thoroughbreds and Arabians
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What horses are considered coldblood horses?

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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?

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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.

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Warming-up
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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Define warming-up.

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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?

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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.

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Warranty
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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How and when is a warranty given?

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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.

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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?

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Any matter detailed in the warranty.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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What is a warren?

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A colony of rabbit burrows
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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A colony of rabbit burrows is known as what?

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Warrren
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287

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What are warts?

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Epidermal growths caused by a papilloma virus.
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Epidermal growths caused by a papilloma virus.

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Warts
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When and where do warts occur on horses?

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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?

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A specific area for washing horses.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 287-8

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A specific area for washing horses.

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Wash rack
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This nutrient is consumed in large volumes.

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Water
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

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An average horse drinks how many gallons of water per day?

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Six to ten gallons
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A brush used to wash the feet and dampen the mane and tail.

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Water brush
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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.

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Water brush
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

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A form of colic resulting from the intake of too much water.

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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.

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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.

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Water hemlock
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

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What is water hemlock?

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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?

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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?

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A small sloping brush fence placed in front of a water jump to help the horse take off.
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In show jumping, what is usually placed on the takeoff side of a water jump?

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A small brush fence
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To cool a harness horse after a race by walking him about and only allowing him occasional drinks of water.

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Water out
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What does the term “water out” mean?

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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?

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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.

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Wave mouth
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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.

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Waxing
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

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What is waxing?

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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.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

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What does WBC stand for?

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White blood cell count
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

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What is weaning?

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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?

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Weaning
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When is weaning usually done?

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Four to six months of age.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

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How is weaning usually done?

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By separating foal and dam
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What is usually done at four to six months of age by separating foal and dam?

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Weaning
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What is a weanling?

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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?

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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.

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Wear
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

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What is wear?

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The amount of biting surface of the incisors that is ground off in chewing.
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102
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What is wear leather?

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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.

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Wear leather
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What is weaving?

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A rhythmic swaying of weight from one front foot to the other when confined.
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105
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A rhythmic swaying of weight from one front foot to the other when confined.

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Weaving
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106
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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.

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Weaving
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107
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The width of the horseshoe from the inner to the outer edges.

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Web
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108
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What is the web of a horseshoe?

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The width of the horseshoe from the inner to the outer edges.
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109
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What is a webbed shoe?

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A type of shoe to protect corns.
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110
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What is a webbed shoe used for?

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To protect corns.
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111
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What does the acronym WEE stand for?

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Western equine encephalomyelitis
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112
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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.

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Weed
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113
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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?

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Weed
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114
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What is a weigh in?

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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.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 288

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115
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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?

A

Weigh in
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116
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What is a weighing room?

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The place on a racecourse where jockeys are weighed.
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117
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The place on a racecourse where jockeys are weighed is called what?

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Weighing room
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118
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What are weight aids?

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When a rider influences the horse by shifting their weight.
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119
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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?

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Weight aids
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120
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True or False: Weight aids may also include leaning back or following the movements of the horse more aggressively.

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True
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121
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What is a weight allowance?

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In racing, it is claimed by a jockey or apprentice who has not ridden a certain number of winners.
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122
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In racing, what is claimed by a jockey or apprentice who has not ridden a certain number of winners?

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Weight allowance
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123
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What is a weight cloth?

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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.
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124
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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?

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Weight cloth
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125
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A method of handicapping horses in a race by their age is known as what?

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Weight for age
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126
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Describe the weight for age method of handicapping horses in a race by their age.

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Older horses carry more weight than the younger horses.
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127
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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.

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True
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128
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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.

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False
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129
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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.

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False
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130
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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.

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True
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131
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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?

A

Weight out
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132
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What does the term “weight out” refer to?

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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.
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133
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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?

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Weights
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134
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What does the term “well in hand” refer to?

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A horse running at a fraction of his best speed.
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135
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A horse running at a fraction of his best speed is referred to as what?

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Well in hand
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136
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The term “well let down” refers to what?

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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 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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137
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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?

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Well let down
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138
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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.

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Welsh Cob
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139
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The Welsh Cob originated from what other breeds?

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Welsh Mountain Pony, possibly Arab, Spanish breeds, and the Hackney.
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140
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What size is the Welsh Mountain Pony?

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Less than 12 hands
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141
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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?

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Welsh Mountain Pony
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142
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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?

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“C” or Cob Type
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143
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Welsh Pony of Cob type registers what type of Welsh Pony?

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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.
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144
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Welsh Pony Section B registers what type of Welsh Pony?

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Animals between 12.2 and 13.2 hands and resembles the Welsh Mountain Pony, except it shows more Hackney and Thoroughbred.
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145
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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?

A

Welsh Pony Section B
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146
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What is a welt?

A

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

147
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A leather piece stitched into the outer seam in the leather covering of swell forks is known as what?

A

Welt
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148
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There are how many types of welts?

A

Two
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149
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There are two types of welts. Describe them.

A

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

150
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Name the three main parts of a western bridle.

A

Reins, bit, and headstall
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

151
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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.

A

Western bridle
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

152
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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.

A

Western equine encephalomyelitis
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

153
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What is western equine encephalomyelitis and where is it observed?

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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

154
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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.

A

Western Horsemanship
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

155
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Describe the Western Horsemanship class.

A

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

156
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Describe the Western Pleasure class.

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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

157
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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

A

Western Pleasure
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

158
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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.

A

Western Riding
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

159
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Describe the Western Riding class.

A

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

160
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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.

A

Western riding
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

161
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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.

A

Western riding
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

162
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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.

A

Western saddle
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

163
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Describe a western saddle.

A

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

164
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This is a double-bitted, double-reined bridle where the snaffle and the curb bit are separated.

A

Weymouth bridle
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

165
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What type of bridle is commonly used on three-and five-gaited horses?

A

Weymouth bridle
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290

166
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What is a Weymouth bridle?

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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

167
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What is a Weymouth curb bridle?

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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

168
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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.

A

Weymouth curb bridle
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 290-92

169
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Whang strings are another term for what?

A

Saddle strings
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

170
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What is another term for saddle strings?

A

Whang strings
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171
Q

What are wheals?

A

Smooth, slightly raised areas of the skin surface that are redder or paler than the surrounding areas.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

172
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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?

A

Wheals
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

173
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When a horse turns around suddenly without guidance from his rider, he’s said to have done what?

A

Wheel
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174
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Define the term wheel.

A

When a horse turns around suddenly without guidance from his rider.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

175
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What are wheelers?

A

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

176
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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?

A

Wheelers
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

177
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What is a whelp?

A

A very young puppy
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

178
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What is the term for a very young puppy?

A

Whelp
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

179
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Who was Whimpy?

A

The first horse registered in the American Quarter Horse Association.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

180
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Who was the first horse registered in the American Quarter Horse Association?

A

Whimpy
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

181
Q

The term for the horse’s sound that denotes happiness, anticipation, anxiety, etc.

A

Whinny
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

182
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What is a whinny?

A

The horse’s sound that denotes happiness, anticipation, anxiety, etc.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

183
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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?

A

Whip
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

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In regards to equipment, what is a whip?

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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.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

185
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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?

A

Whip
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

186
Q

One who “whips in” or manages the hounds of a hunt club is called what?

A

Whip
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187
Q

The one who manages the hounds of a hunt club is known as the what?

A

Whip
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188
Q

A member of the hunt staff who assists the huntsman is called what?

A

Whipper-in
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

189
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Who is the whipper-in?

A

A member of the hunt staff who assists the huntsman.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

190
Q

What is a whiskey?

A

A two-person, open carriage with very high wheels.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

191
Q

What is the term for a two-person, open carriage with very high wheels?

A

Whiskey
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192
Q

Name the coat color that has light hair on white skin.

A

White
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193
Q

A white blanket over back and hips with dark spots is a coat pattern from what breed?

A

Appaloosa
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 292

194
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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?

A

Appaloosa
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195
Q

What is the white blood cell count used for?

A

Assess infection
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

196
Q

What term is used to describe the number of white blood cells in a specific volume of blood?

A

White blood cell count
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197
Q

The number of white blood cells in a specific volume of blood is known as what?

A

White blood cell count
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

198
Q

What are white cells?

A

Leukocytes or white blood cells.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

199
Q

Leukocytes or white blood cells are also known as what?

A

White cells
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

200
Q

Colorless blood cells active in body defense against infection or other assault.

A

Leukocytes, white blood cells, or white cells
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

201
Q

What do white blood cells do?

A

They are active in body defense against infection or other assault.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

202
Q

White blood cells occur in how many types?

A

Five
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203
Q

Name the five types of white blood cells.

A

Neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocytes, and basophils.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

204
Q

Neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocytes, and basophils are five types of what?

A

White blood cells
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

205
Q

This limb marking consists of the hair immediately above the hoof being white.

A

White coronet
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206
Q

In a white coronet limb marking, where is the white hair?

A

Immediately above the hoof.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

207
Q

In a white fetlock limb marking, where is the white hair?

A

On the fetlock joint in any variation.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

208
Q

In which limb marking is there white on the fetlock joint in any variation?

A

White fetlock
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209
Q

What marker is used in equestrian sports to mark the left-hand extremity of an obstacle?

A

White flag
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

210
Q

What color marker is used in equestrian sports to mark the left-hand extremity of an obstacle?

A

White
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

211
Q

What is used to mark a set track and must always be passed on the right?

A

White flag
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212
Q

What is white foal syndrome?

A

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

213
Q

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.

A

White foal syndrome
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

214
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Define white heel.

A

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

215
Q

This limb marking consists of white at the back of the pastern to the hoof, and may be one or both heel bulbs.

A

White heel
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

216
Q

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.

A

White lethal
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217
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What does the term “white lethal” refer to?

A

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

218
Q

If a foal receives the gene for albinoism from both parents, they have inherited what genetic, lethal condition?

A

White lethal
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

219
Q

What is the white line?

A

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

220
Q

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?

A

White line
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

221
Q

Where do the sensitive and insensitive laminae of the hoof meet?

A

The white line
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

222
Q

What is white muscle disease?

A

A disease brought about by a selenium deficiency in the diet that eventually damages muscle.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

223
Q

A disease brought about by a selenium deficiency in the diet that eventually damages muscle.

A

White muscle disease
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

224
Q

White muscle disease is brought about by a deficiency of what in the diet?

A

Selenium
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

225
Q

A selenium deficiency in the diet will bring about white muscle disease which will damage what in the body?

A

Muscle
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

226
Q

What does the term “white muzzle” refer to?

A

A white marking over both lips up to the region of the nostrils.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

227
Q

A white marking over both lips up to the region of the nostrils is known as what?

A

White muzzle
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

228
Q

What does the term “white pastern” refer to?

A

A limb marking in which white is from the fetlock downward. may be half pastern, three-quarter, etc.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

229
Q

A limb marking in which white is from the fetlock downward is known as what?

A

White pastern. May be half paster, three-quarter pastern, etc.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

230
Q

What does the term “white eye” refer to?

A

When the sclera around the eye is visible, as in the Appaloosa.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

231
Q

When the sclera around the eye is visible, as in the Appaloosa, it is called what?

A

White eye
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

232
Q

What is it called when the sclera around the eye is visible, as in the Appaloosa?

A

White eye
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 293

233
Q

What does the word “whoa” mean?

A

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

234
Q

The command to stop or stand. When repeated softly, it means to slow down, and it may also mean attention.

A

Whoa
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235
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What does the term “whole colored” mean?

A

It means no hairs of any other color on the body, head, or limbs.
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236
Q

What term is used for when there are no hairs of any other color on the body, head, or limbs?

A

Whole colored
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237
Q

What is a whorl?

A

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.
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238
Q

Where is a whorl seen on the body of a horse?

A

Where hair that lies in different directions meets.
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239
Q

Name a common location to see a whorl on the body of a horse.

A

On the neck in a circular pattern
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240
Q

What is the name of a coat marking which may be a line or a spot where hair that lies in different directions meets?

A

Whorl
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241
Q

Name a relatively new Polish breed influenced by Arab, Prussian, Hanoverian, and English Thoroughbred bloodlines, used for draft horses and for riding.

A

Wielkopolski
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242
Q

The Wielkopolski breed originated where?

A

Poland
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243
Q

Where did the Wielkopolski breed originate?

A

Poland
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244
Q

In what national did the Wild Horse of Wyoming originate?

A

U.S.
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245
Q

What breed in the US originated from Arab, Spanish, Turkmene and Barber lines, and were introduced by colonists and Cortez?

A

Wild Horse of Wyoming
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246
Q

The Wild Horse of Wyoming was introduced to the US by who?

A

Colonists and Cortez
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247
Q

This registry gives recognition to wild horses and burros of America.

A

Wild Horses of America Registry
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248
Q

Who is Willie Shoemaker?

A

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.
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249
Q

Name the jockey who’s considered the most successful jockey of all time.

A

Willie Shoemaker
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250
Q

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.

A

Willie Shoemaker
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251
Q

Give the term for the breathing ability of the horse.

A

Wind
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252
Q

What does the term wind refer to?

A

The breathing ability of the horse.
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253
Q

True or False: A horse with good wind is sound and has sufficient capacity.

A

True
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254
Q

This term is used when an animal has good wind and will work.

A

Wind and work.
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255
Q

What does the term wind and work refer to?

A

When an animal has good wind and will work.
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256
Q

What is a windgall?

A

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.
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257
Q

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.

A

Windgall
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258
Q

Windgalls are usually a result of what?

A

Too fast or too hard road work, especially on hard surfaces.
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259
Q

Windgalls are also called what?

A

Wind puffs or road puffs
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260
Q

Wind puffs are another name for what?

A

Windgall or road puffs
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261
Q

Road puffs are another name for what?

A

Windgall or wind puffs.
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262
Q

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.

A

Winding
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263
Q

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.

A

Winding
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264
Q

The action of winding most often occurs in horse with what type of fronts?

A

Very wide fronts
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265
Q

What is another term for winding?

A

Rope walking
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266
Q

Rope walking is another term for what?

A

Winding
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267
Q

What are wind puffs?

A

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.
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268
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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?

A

Wind puffs
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269
Q

Protrusions of joint capsules and/or tendon sheaths caused by stretching due to excessive fluid are called what?

A

Wind puffs
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270
Q

What is a wind sucker?

A

A horse that cribs.
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271
Q

A horse that cribs.

A

Wind sucker
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272
Q

Cribbing is also known as what?

A

Wind sucking
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273
Q

What is another term for cribbing?

A

Wind sucking
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274
Q

Cribbing is another term for what?

A

Wind sucking
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275
Q

Wind sucking can also be called what?

A

Cribbing
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276
Q

Wind sucking is another term for what vice?

A

Cribbing
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277
Q

There are two definitions for wind sucking. What are they?

A
  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
278
Q

Give the term for a harmful habit in which a horse draws in and swallows air, causing indigestion.

A

Wind sucking
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279
Q

A harmful habit in which a horse draws in and swallows air, causing indigestion.

A

Wind sucking
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280
Q

This term is applied to mares with flaccid vulvar labia that results in air being pulled into the vagina.

A

Wind sucking
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281
Q

Term applied to mares with flaccid vulvar labia that results in air being pulled into the vagina.

A

Wind sucking
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282
Q

What is another term for windy?

A

Windbroken
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283
Q

Windy is another term for what?

A

Windbroken
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284
Q

Windbroken is another term for what?

A

Windy
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285
Q

What is another term for windbroken?

A

Windy
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286
Q

What does the term windy mean?

A

An animal that whispers or roars when exerted.
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287
Q

What does the term windbroken refer to?

A

An animal that whispers or roars when exerted.
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288
Q

An animal that whispers or roars when exerted is referred to as what?

A

Windy or windbroken
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289
Q

In jumping, what is a wing?

A

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.
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290
Q

What is a wing?

A

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.
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291
Q

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.

A

Wing
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292
Q

Who was Wing Commander?

A

A Saddle Horse stallion that won the world’s five-gaited championship six times.
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293
Q

Name the Saddle Horse stallion that won the world’s five-gaited championship six times.

A

Wing Commander
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294
Q

What Saddle Horse stallion won the world’s five-gaited championship six times?

A

Wing Commander
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295
Q

When the hoof swings in when viewing a horse from the front at the walk or trot, it is called what?

A

Winging in
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296
Q

When the hoof swings in when viewing a horse from the front at the walk or trot.

A

Winging in
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297
Q

Winging in refers to what?

A

When the hoof swings in when viewing a horse from the front at the walk or trot.
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298
Q

Winging out refers to what?

A

An exaggerated paddling, particularly noticeable in high-going horses.
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299
Q

What does winging out refer to?

A

An exaggerated paddling, which is particularly noticeable in high-going horses.
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300
Q

An exaggerated paddling, particularly noticeable in high-going horses is known as what?

A

Winging out
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301
Q

In what type of horses is winging out particularly noticeable in?

A

High-going horses
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302
Q

To pass the winning post first at an easy pace.

A

Win in a canter
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303
Q

What term is used to describe passing the winning post first at an easy pace?

A

Win in a canter
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304
Q

Being far ahead of the rest of the field is referred to as what?

A

Win in a canter
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305
Q

What does the term “win in a canter” refer to?

A

Passing the winning post first at an easy pace; being far ahead of the rest of the field.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

306
Q

What is another term for winkers?

A

Blinkers
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307
Q

What is another term for blinkers?

A

Winkers
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308
Q

What are winkers?

A

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.
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309
Q

What is the winner’s enclosure?

A

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.
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310
Q

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.

A

Winner’s enclosure
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311
Q

Where must the first three horses and their riders have to return mounted to immediately after the end of the race?

A

Winner’s Enclosure
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312
Q

What is a winter horse?

A

A horse that is kept at a home ranch for use during the winter.
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313
Q

A horse that is kept at a home ranch for use during the winter is called what?

A

Winter horse
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314
Q

When a horse is left out in the field in the winter rather than brought into the stable, it is called what?

A

Winter out
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315
Q

What is the term “winter out” used to describe?

A

When a horse is left out in the field in the winter rather than brought into the stable.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

316
Q

The highest point of the horse’s shoulders.

A

Withers
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317
Q

Define the withers.

A

The highest point of the horse’s shoulders; the bony protrusion between the neck and back.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 294

318
Q

The bony protrusion between the neck and back.

A

Withers
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319
Q

What is a Wobbler?

A

A horse with the condition called Wobbler’s disease.
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320
Q

A horse with the condition called Wobbler’s disease is called a what?

A

Wobbler
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321
Q

Wobbler’s disease is usually seen in what horses?

A

Young horses under two years of age.
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322
Q

Wobbler’s diseases is characterized by what?

A

Uncoordinated movement of the hindquarters.
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323
Q

What may Wobbler’s disease be due to?

A

Some form of injury to the spinal cord.
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324
Q

What are wobbles?

A

A group of diseases of the spinal column and spinal cord, characterized by various defects of coordination.
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325
Q

Wobbles are also called what?

A

Ataxia
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326
Q

Ataxia are also called what?

A

Wobbles
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327
Q

Small teeth located in the interdental space just in front of the premolars.

A

Wolf teeth
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328
Q

What are the small teeth located in the interdental space just in front of the premolars?

A

Wolf teeth
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329
Q

What are wolf teeth?

A

Small teeth located in the interdental space just in front of the premolars.
Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

330
Q

Horses may have up to how many wolf teeth?

A

Four
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331
Q

This vice generally results from boredom, in which the horses will bite and chew wood, but most horses don’t swallow the wood.

A

Wood chewing.
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332
Q

Describe the vice known as wood chewing.

A

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

333
Q

Fencing constructed from pine, oak, or fir is known as what?

A

Wood fence
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334
Q

Most wood fences are what type of construction?

A

Post and rail.

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335
Q

Describe post and rail fencing.

A

Wood posts are set in the ground and the rails are run perpendicular to connect them.

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336
Q

In this class a horse is judged on his performance in cattle working and reining exercises.

A

Working Cow Horse

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337
Q

Describe the Working Cow Horse class.

A

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

338
Q

The term “working from the ground” is used to describe what?

A

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

339
Q

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?

A

Working from the ground

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340
Q

What are working gaits?

A

When a horse goes forward with adequate energy and rhythm. They are gaits at which most lower level work is done.

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341
Q

When a horse goes forward with adequate energy and rhythm, those gaits are called what?

A

Working gaits

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342
Q

Describe the Working Hunter class.

A

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

343
Q

Name the class in which an English-going horse is judged based on style, form, and his ability to negotiate a course safely.

A

Working Hunter

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344
Q

What does the term “working the rope” refer to?

A

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

345
Q

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?

A

Working the rope

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346
Q

A jumping obstacle usually consisting of split logs and/or tree trunks and limbs piled on each other in a V-shaped manner.

A

Worm

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347
Q

In jumping, what is a worm?

A

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

348
Q

What does the term worming refer to?

A

It is slang for the act of administering medications to help control parasitic infestation.

Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

349
Q

What is the slang term for the act of administering medications to help control parasitic infestation?

A

Worming

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350
Q

When worming a horse, how may the medication be administered?

A

Through tubing, paste, in the feed, etc.

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351
Q

What would be the more correct term for worming?

A

Deworming

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352
Q

What is a wrangler?

A

A person who looks after horses.

Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

353
Q

A person who looks after horses is called what?

A

Wrangler

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354
Q

A turn of reins around the jockey’s hands to restrain a horse is called what?

A

Wraps

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355
Q

In racing, what does the term wraps refer to?

A

A turn of reins around the jockey’s hands to restrain the horses.

Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

356
Q

What is a wrong bend?

A

It is a dressage term to describe a horse that takes a turn without bending into the turn.

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357
Q

This dressage term describes a horse that takes a turn without bending into the turn.

A

Wrong bend

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358
Q

What does a wrong bend look like?

A

The turn is straight, stiff, or even bent in the wrong direction.

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359
Q

When a horse picks up a canter with the incorrect lead and the rider does not correct it, it is called what?

A

Wrong leg not corrected.

Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

360
Q

What is the term “wrong leg not corrected” used to describe?

A

When a horse picks up a canter with the incorrect lead and the rider does not correct it.

Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

361
Q

What is wry tail?

A

A tail that is carried to one side rather than being held straight.

Dictionary of Equine Terms pg. 295

362
Q

A tail that is carried to one side rather than being held straight is called what?

A

Wry tail

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363
Q

The Wurrtemberg breed originated where?

A

West Germany

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