A state when on testis has not descended into the scrotum. The condition may be inherited, likely to cause aggressive behaviour. The treatment is to castrate under general anaesthesia.
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Rigging (Western Riding)
Cinch (Front Cinch): The wide strap that fits under the horse to secure the saddle. Anywhere from 26"-36" long, cinches are often made of Mohair blend material (usually 27 strands), felt or neoprene.
The Latigo is attached to the cinch, and in turn tied to the Front Rigging Dee with a flat knot. Always secure the front cinch prior to the back cinch. Conversely, when unsaddling, undo the front cinch last.
Front Rigging Dee: A metal ring to fasten the latigo through, which in turn is attached to the cinch.
Back Flank Billet (Rear Cinch): The back flank billet should not hang down more than one inch when fastened, to prevent the horses foot from becoming caught if scaling steep hills. A keeper strap should attach the back cinch to the front cinch under the horse's belly. The rear cinch is not used with all types of saddles.
Rear Rigging Dee: A metal ring to fasten the back flank billet through.
Quick Change Buckle: Used to adjust the stirrup length.
Hobble Straps: It is very important that hobble straps are used. This will prevent the stirrup from turning over if you fall off, which could result in your foot becoming stuck.
Tie Strap Holder: Used to loop the excess length of the Latigo through when saddled up. Also used to loop the latigo through when storing the saddle to prevent the strap from dragging on the ground.
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Right Rein
Means going around a manege in a clockwise direction.
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Ringbone
The growth of new bone on the first, second or third phalanx due to inflamed bone lining.
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Ringworm
A condition caused by a fungal infection of the skin. It occurs in all countries, being more common in the winter and where horses are stabled. Spread by direct contact, infected bedding, saddlery, grooming kit, blankets or human clothing. Diagnosis is on examination of a skin scraping for fungus, which can be seen under a microscope.
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Rising Trot
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Roan
A dark-skinned horse with hairs mixed evenly into the main coat colouring. The black mane and tail also contain a mixture of white hairs. Shades of roan: strawberry, blue, and grey bay, red.
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Rolled Toe
Of shoes when the toe of the shoe is rounded, if front to prevent a horse tripping and behind to prevent wear when a horse drags his hind feet.
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Rollers (leather or webbing)
A strap, which passes around the horse's back and belly, used to keep rugs in place They must fit correctly with a clear passage between the padding where it rests on either side of the horse's spine. Some rollers have a metal 'U' shape over the horse's spine this is called an anti-cast roller, if the horse rolls this prevents him rolling over and getting stuck (cast) in the stable.
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Roundworms
See Ascarids
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Rug Up
To put on a horse's rug or rugs. A horse wearing rugs is described as being 'rugged up'.
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Runners
Leather loops which slide up and down and are used to keep the straps of the bridle in place, used in conjunction with keepers.
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Running Rein
A rein fixed to the second (middle) girth strap and passing through the rings of the bit to the rider's hands.
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Running up
A Stirrup Iron - slide the iron to the top of the stirrup leather.
In Hand - leading a horse in either a head collar or bridle allowing him moving freely as possible at walk and trot, used for detecting lameness or showing action in the ring.
Light - of a horse which has lost condition and weight and whose under-line runs sharply up to the stifle is said to have 'run up light'. After strong work i.e. racing or eventing and only the under-line is affected the horse may be described as being 'tucked up'.
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Running vault
To hurl onto a moving (usally trot or canter) horse without using stirrps or mouting block, in one quick motion.
