Disciplines
Equine Triathlon that consists of Show Jumping, Dressage, and Cross Country
Eventing
The horse has no muscle below what?
The knee or hock
A pony ranging from 5hh to 12hh, they are named after the isles of Scotland.
Shetland Pony
Laterally arced position where horses body appears to form a uniform curve form poll to tail, used in any turn or on a circle.
Bend
Equipment used to remove rocks and debris from horse’s hooves
Hoof pick
Long-distance riding - 50-100miles. Requires special tack to help with weight and stamina.
Endurance
Towards the belly
Ventral
An early American horse, bred and known for their role in western disciplines
American Quarter Horse
Horse falls behind an imaginary line, or may be behind the bit
Behind the vertical
Used to protect horse’s legs
Leg wraps/polo wraps
Gymnastics performed on horseback
Vaulting
How many bones are in a horse’s skeleton?
205
This horse is the only breed that originates in Ireland
Connemara
This term is on the 2nd tier of the training pyramid
Relaxation: Elasticity and suppleness
Attaches to the under flap of the saddle - this is where the rider rests their feet
Stirrups
How long is half-time in the polo discipline?
5 minutes
The highest point of a horse’s body and plays a crucial role in balance and posture, helping to evenly distribute the rider’s weight and support the horse’s powerful stride
Withers
This is the most recognizable breed in existence. The horse is known for the abnormal shape of a certain part of their body.
Arabian
A momentary effect of the aids that increases the attention and improves the balance of the horse. Often used before a transition to tell the horse a new gait will be asked.
Half-halt
A girth-like piece that wraps around the horse’s belly and typically has attachment rings used for lunging and long lining
Surcingle
A French word for training where very specific movements are elegantly performed and judged
Dressage
The large middle metacarpal (cannon bone) extends from where?
The carpus to the fetlock
A draft horse that is sometimes referred to as a Tinker Horse
Gypsy Vanner
longitudinally poorly balanced with too much weight carried on the forelimbs
On the forehand
Another name for the noseband of a bridle
Cavesson