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15 Cards in this Set
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the purpose of a bridle |
holds the bit in place |
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how many fingers should be able to be placed between the throat and the horses jaw |
3-4 |
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this goes on so theres no rashing |
saddle blanket or pad |
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how far should the bit stick out on the side of the horses mouth |
1/8" |
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when bridling a horse what goes in your right hand before you start to put the bridle on? |
crown peice |
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what is the girth called on a western saddle |
cinch |
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when dismounting you should keep the slack out of the rein |
to maintain control |
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rider wants the feel the movement of the horse |
english saddle |
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were should the saddle go |
just behind the withers |
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goes up and down when a forelimb is lame |
the head |
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at what gait is lameness best observed? |
trot |
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both reins should be in what hand when riding? |
left |
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what is the neck of the horse used as? |
balance arm |
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Ball of the foot on the stirrup treads helps the rider |
absorb the shock |
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what is conformation |
the physical appearance of a animal due to the arrangement of muscle, bone and other body tissue |
