This is where the horse and rider go through a series of movements and is judged on a scale of 0 to 10- it is often described as a "dance."
What is dressage?
100
This brush is a tool made of rubber or plastic with short "teeth" on one side, that slides onto the hand of the groom.
What is a currycomb?
100
This is a wide strap that goes around the horse at a point about four inches behind the forelegs that fastens the saddle to the horse's back, for means of support of the saddle for the rider.
What is a girth?
100
These are the different ways in which a horse can move, either naturally or as a result of specialized training by humans.
What are gaits?
100
This, with a harness, is always required, and is a practical necessity to protect the rider's head in the event of a fall.
What is a helmet?
200
This is an event based on controlled long distance races.
What is endurance riding?
200
This is the very sensitive part of the horse's hoof, where the leg comes out, and needs to be avoided when picking a horse's hoof.
What is the frog?
200
This consists of a noseband and headstall that buckles around the horse's head and allows the horse to be led or tied.
What is a halter?
200
This is the slowest gait of a horse that has a 4-beat pattern.
What is a walk?
200
This is the highest level of jumping, in which the horse jumps a course of 10 to 16 obstacles, with heights and spreads of up to 6.5 feet.
What is Grand Prix jumping?
300
This is an event that is based on a numerical score determined only by whether the horse attempts the obstacle, clears it, and finishes the course in the allotted time.
What is jumping?
300
This is a section of mane, just behind the ears, that is frequently clipped or shaved off.
What is the bridal path?
300
This is used in equestrian activities is a piece of metal or similar synthetic material that is placed in the mouth of a horse or other equid and allows a rider to control the animal.
What is a bit?
300
This is when a rider "stands" up and "sits" down in the saddle while a horse is trotting.
What is posting?
300
This a jump that consists of poles or planks placed one directly above another with no spread, or width, to jump.
What is a vertical?
400
This is an event in which the riders are judged subjectively on the degree to which they meet an ideal standard of manners, style, and way of going in a course with jumps.
What is hunter jumping?
400
This is when the entire horse is clipped, except for the legs and a patch of hair under the saddle.
What is a hunter clip?
400
This is a set of devices and straps that attaches a horse to a cart, carriage, sledge or any other load.
What is a harness?
400
This is a controlled, 3-beat gait that is usually faster than the average trot, but slower than the gallop.
What is a canter?
400
This is two poles crossed with one end of each pole is on the ground and on jump standards so that the center is lower than the sides. Used at small shows and for schooling purposes to help the horse jump in the center of the fence.
What is a cross-rail?
500
This event is often described as gymnastics and dance on horseback, and like these disciplines, it is more of an art rather than a competitive sport.
What is vaulting?
500
This is actually the metacarpophalangeal joint, and is often referred to as the horse's "ankle," even though it is not; the hair here is often trimmed for practical reasons, like to eliminate the buildup of mud and rocks around the area.
What is the fetlock?
500
These consist of leather straps or rope attached to the outer ends of a bit and extend to the rider's or driver's hands, and are the means by which a horse rider or driver communicates directional commands to the horse's head.
What are reins?
500
This is a lateral two-beat gait, where the two legs on the same side of the horse move forward together, unlike the trot, where the two legs diagonally opposite from each other move forward together.
What is a pace?
500
This is a solid part below the poles, such as flower boxes or a rolltop. It can also be a gate.