Glossary of Horse Terms

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Gait	The sequence of movements of the horse's legs, there are basically four natural gaits: walk, trot, canter and gallop. Related article: 'Horse riding - the walk'
Gelding	A castrated male horse.
Girth	the strap around the belly of a horse which secures the saddle to the horses back.
Grooming	The maintenance of a horse's coat: clipping, brushing and whashing. Trimming mane and tail of the horse.

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