Injuries
A painful swelling on the skin that contains liquid, caused usually by continuous rubbing, especially on your foot, or by burning
blister
How do you say "espatlla" in English?
shoulder
The speed of a horse or other animal when it moves more quickly than when walking but does not run.
trot
Natural or artificial methods by which a rider communicates with his or horse.
riding aid
A strong, hard hat that covers and protects the head while riding
helmet
A condition that can lead to death, caused by being too long in a very hot place
heatstroke
How do you say "barbeta" in English?
chin
A natural gait that is also the slowest gait.
walk
To prepare a horse for riding by equipping it with tack
tack up
A vest designed to offer a rider protection in the event of a fall from their horse.
body protector
Temporary damage to the brain caused by a fall or hit on the head or by violentshaking
concussion
How do you say "cadera" in English?
hip
The gait of a horse that falls between a gallop and a trot and includes three hoof beats.
canter
A small wooden structure that you can use to stand on in order to mount the horse
mounting block
Worn on a rider's lower leg for support and protection.
Gaiters / half-chaps
A slight injury caused by having your skin rubbed against something rough
scrape
How do you say "dit polze" in English?
thumb
A fast gait that has four beats.
gallop
What does "groundwork" mean?
treball peu a terra
Type of riding pants usually worn with paddock or short boots
jodhpurs
A sudden painful tightening in a muscle, often after a lot of exercise, that limits movement
cramp
How do you say "canell" in English?
wrist
A change in gait.
A short stick used to control a horse by hitting it
crop
Riding pants that are usually worn with long boots
breeches