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Jessica's Theme
(Breaking In The Colt)
Man From Snowy River
Arrangement By: RaNae Bangerter
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This Page Is Dedicated To All The Equine Lovers That Desire To Perfect, Pursue, Endure, Learn & Live Through The Ongoing Process of
Training Our Horses. Over The Years, Namely 30 Years Of Professional
Training and 20 Prior Years of Just Plain Practicing, I've Come To The
Conclusion That You Never Stop Learning and Relearning How To Teach Our
Beloved Horses. Chyrese and I Hope You Will Gain New Insite and Knowledge
From This Page To Guide and Help You and Your Horses.
Sincerely,
RaNae Bangerter & Chyrese Bangerter
Nielsen
(Trainers at*RaeKen Arabians & Pintos*)
'THE PERFORMANCE HORSE
{Western Pleasure, English Pleasure, Trail, Halter, & More}
'HORSEMAN'S DEFINITIONS
A Dictionary of SortsBell Boots:=Goes around the area of the leg right above the hoof. Protects the horse's hoof and lower leg from being nicked by the hind hooves.
Bridle:=The leather piece that goes on the horses head while riding. Also includes the bit and the reins.
Bit:=The metal thing that goes in the horse's mouth that aids in steering and stopping a horse. Attaches to the Bridle.
Canter:=A three beat gait in which the inside leg leads. A smother more comfortable gait.
Caveson:=A head piece that fits over the horse's head and nose to keep the horse's mouth shut. Looks like a figure 8 or can be a single nose band.
Colt:=A male horse under the age of three years that has not been gelded(castrated).
Curry Comb:=A round rubber or metal brush used to loosen up shedding hair and remove dirt from a horse's coat.
Draw Reins:=A second pair of reins either attached at the girth or a breastplate that aid in getting your horse's head down and on the bit and encouraging them to move forward off their hindquarters.
Filly:=A female horse under the age of three years.
Gag:=A type of bit that is only a plain snaffle in the horse's mouth, but puts pressure on the horse's poll when you pull back.
Gallop:=A four beat gait called running. Also the fastest.
Gelding:=A male horse that has been castrated. Can not be used for breeding.
Girth:=Woven, Braided, Sewn or Leather piece that is attached to the saddle. Goes under the horse at the brisket and is pulled tight against the horse with the leather cinch strap to keep the saddle from falling off.
Hackamore:=Used instead of a bit. Aid in stopping a horse by putting pressure on it's nose, jaws and check bones instead of it's mouth.
Halter:=Goes on ther horse's head. Used to lead the horse. Similar to a bridle but has not bit or reins.
Hands:=The measurement scale used to determine the heighth of a horse. One hand is equal to 4 inches.
Hard Brush:=The brush used to remove the remaining dirt not removed with the curry comb.
Hoof Pick:=A plastic or metal grooming device that is used to pick out the dirt and rocks from the horse's hoof. Especially necessary for horse's wearing shoes.
Lead Rope:=Connects to the halter(a kind of dog leash) used to lead the horse.
Mare:=A female horse over the age of three years.
Martingale:=Piece of leather that goes around the horse's neck like a necklace and connects to the girth. The reins are then run through the martingale which aids in keeping the horse from throwing it's head up. Types of martingales=Standing, Running, German.
Reins:= Two 1 inch leather straps about 6 feet in length. Attaches to the bit. Used to control the horse.
Saddle:=A type of chair that goes on the horse's back for the rider to sit in while riding. Parts of the saddle=Horn, Swells,Tree, Cantil,Skirt,Fenders,Sturrups,Cinch or girth, Cinch straps front and back, tiedown straps. Types of saddles=English flat seat, English hunter seat, Western, Australian.
Saddle Pad or Blanket:=Goes under the saddle in order to protect the horse's back from the rubbing of the saddle.
Side Reins:=Reins attached to a saddle or surcingle when lunging. Serve the same purpose as draw reins.
Snaffle Bit:=The least harsh bit made. Use on horses with soft mouths. Used on young horses.
Splint Boots:=Put on a horse's front legs to protect the splint bone area on the leg. Absorbs shock while being ridden.
Soft Brush:= A finishing brush. Used after most of the dirt is removed from the horse's hair. Removes dust and brings out the natural shine.
Stallion:=A male horse that can be used for breeding.
Surcingle:=Used when lunging a horse. A wide cushioned strap with rings attached that cinchs on the horse. Allows you to use side reins without putting a saddle on the horse.
Twitch:=A device put onto the horse's nose that squeezes it to divert the horse's attention. Used on horses during clipping, veterinarian services.
Trot:=A 2 beat gait in which the opposite front and hind legs move simultaneously.
Weanling:=A horse under the age of one year that has been weaned or separated from it's mother.
HORSE SPORTS
Show Jumping
Hunter English
Hunter Jumpers
Three Day Eventing
Dressage
Fox Hunting
Hunt Seat Equitation
English Pleasure/Hunter or Saddle Seat
WESTERN RIDING
Western Pleasure
Reining
Roping
Cutting
Pole Bending
Barrel Racing
Trail
Steering Wrestling
Bareback Riding
Keyhole
Goat Typing
Trick Riding
Stock Seat Equitation
OTHER HORSE SPORTS
Australian
Saddle Seat
Side Saddle
Vaulting
Racing
Halter
Driving
Showmanship
Horsemanship
Fine Harness
Five Gaited
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