The mythological winged horse of Mahomet. It was supposed to be white in colour with a human head, and of dazzling splendour and incredible speed.
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Alae
Cartilage which supports the entrance to the nostrils.
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Albert Headcollar
The best known pattern of headcollar, with brass mounts and three rows of stitching on the cheek pieces.
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Albino
A true albino has pink eyes and an entirely pink skin covered with white hair. Many breeds of animals and birds produce pure white specimens, and the White or Albino Horse has since 1937 been fostered and developed in America under an organisation known as The American Albino Horse Club. The foundation horse is said to be 'Old King' foaled in 1906, whose breeding is unknown, though believed to be Arab-Morag. The Club develops a riding horse of pure white. The Albino is not a breed but a colour type.
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Alcock Arabian
All grey thoroughbreds are said to be descended, through the male lines from the grey Alcock Arabian.
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Alfalfa
Leguminous plant known and cultivated for more that 2000 years, having a red and purple flower standing on a strong stalk; more generally known in England as Lucerne.
Whether in a green state or as hay, it is a very valuable crop. It survives drought, as its roots, many feet long, find water at a great depth.
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Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa)
A leguminous plant used primarily for hay, usually high in protein and calcium.
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Alimentary Canal
The digestive system starting with the lips and continuing through the length of the body to the anus.
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Ambling
An irregular trot produced by the right and left limbs, in turn, moving together. The smooth gliding action of ambling produces great speed, but is very tiring for the horse.
However, over-worked and fatigued horses will sometimes amble. From ambling developed pacing.
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Anaemia
A deficiency of red blood cells.
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Anaerobic
Flourishing without oxygen.
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Angle Pelham
A bit with a straight bar mouth, with right-angle bends at each end; the best known is 'The Scamperdale'. (See Scamperdale Pelham bit).
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Anne, Queen
(1665 - 1714) Established the Royal Buckhounds Kennels at Ascot and hunted enthusiastically, driving herself in a chaise with a fast horse. At her command in 1711, the racecourse on Ascot heath was laid out.
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Annular Ligament
(Surrounding the sesamoid bones) increases the area of the fetlock joint and is able to withstand the forces transmitted downward from the cannon bone.
There is a great deal of stress and strain put upon this joint, however nature has provided it with a strong system of bonding to protect and support these two little bones.
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Anthelmintic
A drug, which kills intestinal parasites (worms), administered by mouth either by paste syringe or in the feed.
