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Here is
another advice if you want to look and sound like you
know what you are doing the least you can do is learn
the language of the sport!! Following are brief
definitions of several terms used by Horse riders:
Tack: the equipment worn by your Horse, including
saddle and bridle.
Bit: Horse's mouth piece, usually made from
steel.
Bridle: headgear used on the Horse during riding,
includes reins and bit.
Halter: equipment worn on the Horse's head for
leading or tying.
Gelding: castrated male Horse.
Mare: female Horse.
Mule: offspring of a Horse and a donkey. Nickname
of many a stubborn Horse.
English: style of riding using a light weight
saddle with a shallow seat. Reins are held in both
hands. Think foxhunt ? Tallyho!
Western: style of riding using a heavier saddle
with deeper seat. Reins are held in left hand. Think
Bonanza? Yeehaw!
Gaits: the different speeds the Horse travels:
walk, trot (or jog) and canter (or lope).
Post: up and down movement in English riding
preformed in rhythm to Horse's trot. If not done
properly, it can mean "ouch" for both of you.
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