These are usually shown in hand at a show, and are open to stallions, mares, geldings, colts, and fillies.
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Breton
A French horse bred on the rather poor land of Bretagne and exposed to rough winter climate; has an excellent reputation, due to its hardiness and working qualities. There are three types:
Heavy – 15.2 – 16.2hh
Draught Post – 15 – 16hh and
Mountain draught up to 14.3hh.
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Brick Paving
An old form of stable flooring, non-absorbent, non-slip, and extremely hard wearing, but very expensive to put down to day.
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Bridle
A leather headpiece which carries the bit and reins, either for riding or driving.
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Bridle Hook/Bracket
A metal tack room fitting upon which the bridle and the end of the reins may be hung.
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Bridle, Bitless
A bridle without a bit. Control is achieved by concentrating pressure on the nose and chin groove. There are two types: -
Bosal is a very simple bitless bridle; the term actually referring to the rawhide noseband which is its chief component.
Hackamore is the most widely know type of bitless bridle.
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Bridoon
Is a snaffle bit used with a double bridle. A bridoon rein is attached to the bridoon bit.
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Bringing Up (Brought up)
Bringing a horse, previously kept in a field either permanently or for a short period, to live in a stable.
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British Driving Society
Founded in 1957 and affiliated to the British Horse Society to encourage and assist those interested in the art of driving horses/ponies.
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British Show Jumping Association
Founded in 1921 to improve the standard of show jumping, and is the controlling body of show jumping in Great Britain.
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Britzschska, Britzka
A type of open travelling carriage on ‘C’ springs, postillion driven, with a rumble. Introduced from Germany in about 1820.
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Broken wind
See C.O.P.D.
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Broken-knee/knees/kneed
Description of any horse having knees scarred by some form of injury.
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Brood Mare
The name given to a mare used for breeding, and which must have a sound constitution, a good roomy middle and should be entirely free from any hereditary disease.
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Brougham
The most popular of closed carriages, for a pair or single horse. The first carriage was built for Lord Brougham about 1839.
