Here are some horse terms I wanted to share with everyone, horsey and non-horsey people. I think all will enjoy these.
Glossary of Horse Terms
Hock: Financial condition of all horse owners
Stall: What your rig does at rush hour in an unfamiliar coty on the way to a big horse show.
A Bit: What you have left in your pocket after you've been to your favorite tack shop.
Fence: Decorative structure built to provide your horse with something to chew on.
Horse Auction: What you think of having after your horse bucks you off.
Pinto: Green coat pattern found on freshly washed light colored horses left unattended for 2 minutes.
Well Mannered: Hasn't stepped on, bitten, or kicked anyone for a week.
Rasp: Abrasive metal tool used to remove excess skin from ones knuckles.
Lunging: Popular training method in which a horse exercises their owner by spinning them in circles until dizzy.
Gallop: Customary gait a horse chooses when returning back to the barn.
Nicely Started: Lunged, but not enough life insurance to even think about riding him.
Colic: Gastrointestinal result of eating at horse fair stands.
Colt: What your mare give you when you want a filly.
Easy to Load: Only takes 3 hours, 4 men, a 50lb. bag of oats, and a tractor with loader to get the horse on the trailer.
Easy to Catch: In a 10 x 10 stall.
Easy Rider: Rides good in a trailer: not to be confused with "ride-able".
Endurance Ride: End result when your horse spooks and runs away with you.
Hives: What you get when you receive the vet bill for your 6 horses, 3 dogs, 4 cats, and 1 donkey.
Hobbles: Walking gait of a horse owner after their foot has been stepped on by their horse.
Feed: Expensive substance used to manufacture manure.
Dog House: What you are in when you spend too much money on grooming supplies and pretty halters.
Light Cribber: We can't afford to build anymore fencing or box stalls for this buzz saw on four legs.
Three Gaited Horse: A horse that 1- trips, 2- stumbles and 3- falls.
Thanks for sharing. Good for a few morning smiles. Boat owners will want to post their list as well.
Thanks for sharing the horse language with us this morning. Now, I will be able to sell to horses. Have a great Friday.
Got a good laugh out of that. I don't have a horse, but I won't be buying one ever after reading this! Just kidding.
Roy:
That would be a good idea!
Brigita
Harry:
Glad to have started your Friday out on a happy note!
Have a great weekend!
Brigita
Brigita..thanks for the information. Now I know what to say to horse people....
Epcon Communities:
At least you're starting your weekend out laughing!
Have a great one!
Brigita
Pat:
You're quite welcome! You'll be a hit with horse people if you give them these definitions. LOL
Brigita
Brigita,
Too funny! It sure seems to fit in many cases. I have lots of horse people to share that with, lightens the moment. Thanks for sharing this morning's funnies!
All too true! I have often said that in my case, the only thing dumber than a horse was ME for owning a couple. I did enjoy them though.
Roy, I found that hoof picks work well when it comes time to replace the old caulking from the deck seams of a boat. And I agree that boaters have a pretty long list too.
Brigita, thank you. Nice to start the day with a smile.
Brigita, I have a better understanding of horses now. lol I will pass these along to a friend who raises and appraises horses. Thanks.
Brigita, I always enjoy learning more about horses....love it! Thanks for doing such a great job!
Hi Brigita,
Loved your list and, as a horse person myself, I can certainly relate to most of those! LOL.
Steve
Now that's funny! Definately relate with the BIT and Easy to Load! I'm sure all horse people and some who are not can relate to most of these. Thanks for the chuckle.
I love it. Seems there are a lot of terms I did not know too!
your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!
Sara:
I am sure your fellow horse people will get a great laugh out of it! :-)
Brigita
Joe:
Owning horses is great for the soul. They teach us a lot of things which we can apply to life. I know my kids and I have learned a lot from them over the years. Horse ownership is well worth it. Costly, but well worth it.
Have a great weekend!
Brigita
Michael:
I know your horsey friend will certainly appreciate these.
Brigita
Kristin:
So gald to see that you enjoy my posts!
Have a great weekend!
Brigita
Steve:
I'm sure many of us can.
Brigita
Marie:
Glad you enjoyed them!
Brigita
Charles:
Stick with me and I'll teach you more.
Brigita
Brigita...I am an ol farm boy and I woyuld have to say these are very close to reality
William:
I have to agree with you there. They are true and funny, although it doesn't seem like it when it when it is occurring!
Brigita