Its when the horse changes directly from cantering with the left leg leading to cantering with the right leg leading.
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Foal
A baby male or female horse
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Fodder
Colloquial term for any type of foodstuff fed to horses.
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Foot Reins
Running to the stirrups of a Kettle-drummer, used for guiding the Drum Horse of a mounted band.
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Forehand
The front part of the horse including the head, neck, shoulders and forelegs.
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Forelock
The forelock is the piece of mane that comes over the forehead between the ears. The forelock lies on the forehead between the ears.
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Forequarter
The part of the horse from its heart girth to the tip of its nose.
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Forging
When the toe of the hind foot strikes the bottom of the front foot of the same side as it leaves the ground.
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Foxglove
(Digitalis purpurea) all parts on the plant are poisonous growing throughout Britain in woods, on heaths, banks, rocks in acid soils. It is however grown especially for the drug digitalis, which is used, in small doses for the treatment of heart complaints, under medical supervision.
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Freeze Branding
is the modern alternative method to hot branding; this method turns the hair white and is less traumatic for the horse. The Police and insurance companies recommend this method. There is also a national register.
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Frog
Is the wedge-shaped lump on the under surface of the hoof, containing about 50% water, it is part of the weight bearing structure of the hoof. As it comes into contact with the ground acts as a buffer to absorb the impact and helps, prevent slipping.
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Front Pack
Any form of rolled cloak, blanket or coat fastened across the pommel of a saddle over the holsters or wallets.
