In sidesaddle is a strap buckled on the right (off) side of the cantle and running to the girth strap on the left (near) side to preserve the balance of the sideways seat.
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Bald
White face from poll to nose, including around the eyes.
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Bald Face
A horse with an entirely white face.
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Balding Gag Bridle
A large ring gag snaffle; the size and weight of the rings prevent the gag effect coming into play until considerable pressure is used. Perfected by William Balding of Rugby, a polo player.
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Balding Girth
A cleverly constructed, non-gall girth. The girth is split into three and plaited, thus giving maximum room for the horse's elbow. Perfected by William Balding of Rugby. (Picture)
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Bales
Heavy planks of timber hanging from stable roofs to convert a large space into stalls allow more than one horse to stand in a stable.
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Balios
see Xanthus.
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Balk
To refuse or cease to move forward.
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Balloon Bit
A hack bit with fancy cheek, in the shape of a balloon similar to the Globe cheek bit.
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Ballotade
A high school 'air above the ground'; the horse makes a half-rear and jumps forward energetically off its hocks and lands collected on four legs.
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Bampton Fair (Devon)
One day annual fair held in October and dating from 1258. Noted for the sale of Exmoor ponies.
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Banbury Bit
A revolving and sliding mouth curb.
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Bandages, Bang-Tail
A tail with the hair squared off close to the dock when the tail is tied up.
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Bandages, Exercise
During fast work for protection, but they must be sewn in place to prevent them from coming undone
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Bandages, Stable
On the legs of sick or lame horses for warmth and as protection against sprains. They can also be use during travelling to prevent injury
