° Mustang ° Prepare Haynet ° Plait a Mane ° Land per Horse ° Prepare Haynet New Rider Newsletter your E-mail Address Subscribe Un-Subscribe Main Site Search     Copyright © New Rider 2003   All material on the Newrider.com website is copyrighted. Express written permission must be obtained to use anything you find here.	Location:   Dictionary | listing.html | W   Equine Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z                           63 items found. Here is page 2 of 5. Go To Page    «   1   2   3   4   5   » Webbing Bands   On which the stuffing and leather of the seat are carried are stretched along the tree. Links:        Contributors: Jan Wedge Heel   See Calkin. Links:        Contributors: Jan Weed   An old derogatory term for a horse of poor and mean conformation and one usually lacking in stamina and carrying on flesh. Generally a thoroughbred, or of thoroughbred type. Links:        Contributors: Jan Weedy   An old description of a long-legged animal with a mean body and generally unimpressive appearance. Such a horse does not stand up to work, is difficult to get (and keep) in condition, and tends to knock its legs about in fast work. Links:        Contributors: Jan Weight   *Carrier a horse capable of carrying a minimum of 15 stones. Strength, bulk of frame and big limbs are watched for in the show ring, though these are worth nothing without quality, heart room, and action.*Cloth a leather and felt cloth carried on a horse's back under the saddle. The outside of a weight cloth has a series of narrow flat pockets in which lead weights can be inserted in order to increase the jockey's weight to the required amount. Links:        Contributors: Jan Weights on the Foot   An old practice of shoeing harness horses heavily, causing them to give an exaggerated bend to the knees. Links:        Contributors: Jan Well Finished   In good condition carrying good muscle and sufficient muscle. Links:        Contributors: Jan Well let Down   Said of hocks when they are long and low, and drop straight to the ground. Links:        Contributors: Jan Western Saddles   *Pleasure: Designed for trail riding with comfort and support in mind, not speed. Generally lighter in weight, it has both a front and back cinch and is often equipped with a breast collar.*Cutting there is less rise in the seat with the lowest point a bit further ahead, making it easier for the rider to stay centred. A generally flat seat that helps the rider move in the saddle in response to the horse's performance. Cutting saddles possess both front and back cinches*Reining designed to allow as much feel to the horse as possible. The horn is lower so it won't interfere with the rider's hands or reins. The seat is well shaped to allow the rider to roll their pelvis back for making those sliding stops. The reining saddle only has a front cinch, and not a back cinch.*Roping: Designed with a strong horn, tree and rigging so it will withstand roping. A low rounded fork, low cantle, and a unique horn distinguish this saddle. The low front reduces leverage against the horn and the horse's withers and allows for freedom of movement for the rider. The Roping saddle has a low cantle and deep, wide stirrups. A front and back cinch is present. *Barrel Racing: Designed for speed, comfort, and safety, this saddle has a very deep seat so the rider stays put on fast runs and hard turns. The horn is higher, which makes it easier to hold onto around turns. It usually has a half-rough seat for extra grip. Barrel saddles usually possess only the front cinch and not a back cinch. Links:        Contributors: Jan Weymouth Bit   Consists of a straight or half-moon mouthpiece with cheek pieces. The bit is worn in conjunction with a thin jointed snaffle to form the double bridle. Links:        Contributors: Jan Whanghee   A yellow riding cane having rings or knots closely spaced and made from the stem of Chinese or Japanese plants similar to the bamboo. Links:        Contributors: Jan Wheel Harness   Is for the Wheelers, as distinct from the lead harness. Links:        Contributors: Jan Wheel-Bar   see Splinter Bar. Links:        Contributors: Jan Wheelers   The pair of horses nearest to the vehicle. Links:        Contributors: Jan Whiffle-tree   (or Whipple-tree) see bars. Links:        Contributors: Jan Go To Page    «   1   2   3   4   5   » A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z                           Find a word Back to Dictionary home page. Suggest or Add to an Entry     Your Name Your Email This will not be displayed but could be useful if we need to contact you about a definition. Word Definition   Add your definition here as clearly as you can. 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