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polo
[noun]

a team sport played on horseback where players use mallets to hit a ball into the opposing team's goal

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eventing
[noun]

a competitive equestrian sport that includes dressage, cross-country jumping, and show jumping phases

Ex: Eventing demands a strong bond between horse and rider.
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dressage
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special moves that a horse is trained to perform by receiving particular commands or body signals from its rider or a competition in which these moves are done

Ex: Olympic dressage events draw international competitors who demonstrate the pinnacle of horsemanship and athleticism .
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the horse racing over level ground without obstacles

Ex: Spectators cheered loudly as the horses thundered down the straight in the flat racing final .
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a competitive event where horse and rider navigate a series of obstacles

Ex: The horse's agility and speed are crucial in showjumping.
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a competitive event where horse and rider cover long distances, typically 50 to 100 miles or more

Ex: Their bond strengthened through hours of training for endurance riding events .
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to rein
[Verb]

to control or guide a horse using reins, which are straps or ropes attached to a bit in the horse's mouth

Ex: She confidently reined the horse through the intricate course , navigating each obstacle with precision .
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a rodeo event where horse and rider race around barrels in a specific pattern

Ex: She won the championship trophy after a flawless run in the barrel racing finals .
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rodeo
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an event where participants compete in various traditional Western riding activities

Ex: Participants in the rodeo showcase their skills in roping and riding .
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a form of amateur horse racing over natural terrain between designated points

Ex: She dreamed of winning a prestigious point-to-point championship someday.
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gymkhana
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a competitive event where riders and horses participate in a series of speed and skill-based games or races

Ex: Families gather to watch the excitement of the gymkhana.
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vaulting
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a discipline where gymnastic exercises are performed on the back of a moving horse

Ex: Vaulting requires trust and partnership between the vaulter and the horse.
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a specially trained horse used in vaulting competitions

Ex: Spectators admire the bond between vaulter and vaulting horse during competitions .
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a type of equestrian sports designed specifically for athletes with disabilities

Ex: In para equestrian jumping , precision and timing are crucial .
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puissance
[noun]

a high-jump competition in equestrian sports

Ex: The puissance record was broken by a remarkable jump of seven feet .
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chaser
[noun]

a horse specifically trained and used for a race in which they must jump over a series of fences or obstacles

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colt
[noun]

a young male horse under the age of four which is not castrated

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derby
[noun]

a horse race, typically for three-year-old horses

Ex: Her horse stumbled at the start of the derby but recovered to finish strong .
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filly
[noun]

a horse that is female and young, particularly one that is younger than four

Ex: The young filly followed her mother closely, learning from her every move.
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to gallop
[Verb]

(of a horse, etc.) to ride as fast as possible

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the activity or sport of riding on a horse

Ex: She bought boots specifically for horseback riding.
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a sport in which riders race against each other with their horses

Ex: We ’re planning to attend the horse racing festival next month .
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yearling
[noun]

a young horse that is approximately one year old

Ex: Breeders aim to raise healthy and well-adjusted yearlings for future careers .
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racehorse
[noun]

a horse bred and trained specifically for racing

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a horse that competes in steeplechase races, which are long-distance horse races over varied terrain featuring obstacles such as hurdles and water jumps

Ex: The steeplechaser maintained a steady pace throughout the grueling race .
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a horse that shares a stable or a horse that is kept in the same stable as another

Ex: One stablemate is calm, while the other is full of energy.
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a mechanical device used at the beginning of horse races to ensure a fair start

Ex: The starting gate opened , and the race began with a thunderous roar .
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the odds or price at which a horse or other competitor is valued at the start of a race or event, as determined by the bookmaker or betting exchange

Ex: Even though the starting price was low , the underdog shocked everyone by winning .
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stayer
[noun]

a horse that excels in long-distance races, particularly those requiring stamina and endurance

Ex: Spectators appreciate the strategy and patience involved in racing with a stayer.
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novice
[noun]

a participant who is new to or inexperienced in competitive horse riding or handling

Ex: The novice's progress impressed the experienced trainers .
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trifecta
[noun]

a bet in horse racing where the bettor must predict the first three horses to cross the finish line in exact order

Ex: She won the trifecta by correctly choosing the three horses that dominated the race .
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post
[noun]

the starting or finishing point of a race, particularly a horse race, which is often marked by a pole or other vertical marker

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trotter
[noun]

a horse bred or trained for harness racing, where horses race while pulling a two-wheeled cart

Ex: The jockey guided the trotter around the track with expert skill .
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to assign weights to horses in a race based on their perceived ability, in order to equalize their chances of winning

Ex: She handicaps races as a hobby , studying form and conditions meticulously .
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to gamble
[Verb]

to take part in games of chance or betting, involving money, hoping to win more in return

Ex: Last night, the friends gambled on card games.
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to tip
[Verb]

to predict the chance of winning or achieving something

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a form of horse racing where horses pace while pulling a two-wheeled cart and guided by a driver

Ex: Trainers focus on conditioning horses for harness racing to maximize their performance .
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a race in which people or animals, typically horses, have to jump over fences, ditches, bushes, etc. in order to finish the race

Ex: He excelled in the steeplechase, consistently finishing at the top of his class due to his powerful running and precise jumping abilities .
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