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| Canter |
This is the horse term for a three beat gait. The horse will lead with one front leg and drive with the opposing rear leg. In the canter there is a period when all legs of the horse are off the ground (suspension). |
| Castration |
Removal of the testicles of the male horse (or other animal). |
| Cold blooded |
horses who's pedigree goes back to draft breeds and heavy war horses. Typical for cold blooded horses are the thick skin, heavy hair coat, heavy bones, … This type of horse is very suitable for hard work |
| Colostrum |
The first milk of the mare after giving birth. The colostrum contains lots of protein, sugar, … and gives the foal a temporary immunity against all kinds of diseases. |
| Conformation |
The build of a horse. The physical structure of horse. Each horse breed has its own conformation. |
| Crossrail |
A crossrail consists of two poles crossed on jump standards so that the center is lower than the sides. This is a typical fence for beginners and is not often used in horse jumping competitions.
Read more about fences in our article 'Horse jumping fences' |
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