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Equine Dictionary
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These are usually shown in hand at a show, and are open to stallions, mares, geldings, colts, and fillies. |
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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 |
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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 |
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A leather headpiece which carries the bit and reins, either for riding or driving. |
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| Bridle Hook/Bracket |
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A metal tack room fitting upon which the bridle and the end of the reins may be hung. |
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| Bridle, Bitless |
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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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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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See C.O.P.D. |
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| Broken-knee/knees/kneed |
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Description of any horse having knees scarred by some form of injury.
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| Brood Mare |
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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 |
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The most popular of closed carriages, for a pair or single horse. The first carriage was built for Lord Brougham about 1839. |
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