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  2. Glossary of equestrian terms - Wikipedia

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    Collective term in horse anatomy for the external parts of a horse, such as crest, withers, shoulder, cannon, etc. pointing Resting a foreleg; indicating soreness in that leg or foot. [5]: 208 pole A single rigid bar extending from the front of a horse-drawn vehicle, positioned between a pair of horses, and harness ed to them. Allows the horses ...

  3. Animal husbandry - Wikipedia

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    A wide range of other species, such as horse, water buffalo, llama, rabbit, and guinea pig, are used as livestock in some parts of the world. Insect farming, as well as aquaculture of fish, molluscs, and crustaceans, is widespread. Modern animal husbandry relies on production systems adapted to the type of land available.

  4. Intermontane Plateaus - Wikipedia

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    However they support wildlife, and cattle and horses. Along parts of their eastern border, where the rainfall is a little increased by the approach of the westerly winds to the Rocky Mountains, there is a belt of very deep, impalpably fine soil, supposed to be a dust deposit brought from the drier parts of the plains farther west.

  5. Dareshuri - Wikipedia

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    According to CAB International, [3]: 495 the Dareshuri belongs to the Persian plateau horse group. [11] The average height is 1.50 to 1.55 m, making it one of the largest Persian horses. [12] [4]: 223 [13]: 299 The morphology is said to be dis-harmonious. The head has a rectilinear profile, concave (typical Arabian), with an eye that can be ...

  6. Glossary of North American horse racing - Wikipedia

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    The price is set by the conditions of the race. If the horse wins prize money during the race, the money goes to the previous owner. [19] Prior to 1925 they were called a Selling race. [citation needed] Closer A horse that performs best during the final part of the race, usually coming from behind against most of its race competitors. [4 ...

  7. Colorado Plateau - Wikipedia

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    Most of the remainder of the plateau is drained by the Rio Grande and its tributaries. [1] [2]: 395 The Colorado Plateau is largely made up of high desert, with scattered areas of forests. In the south-west corner of the Colorado Plateau lies the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. Much of the Plateau's landscape is related to the Grand Canyon ...

  8. Appalachian Highlands - Wikipedia

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    The Mohawk Plateau is located in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. It is characterized by its low relief and rolling hills. It is characterized by its low relief and rolling hills. The Kanawha province contains most of West Virginia, southeastern Ohio, southwestern Pennsylvania, and northeastern Kentucky.

  9. Comanche - Wikipedia

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    Because horses are faster, easier to control and stronger, this helped with hunting, warfare and moving camp. Larger dwellings were made due to the ability to pull and carry more belongings. Being herbivores, horses were also easier to feed than dogs, since meat was a valuable resource. [59] The horse was of the utmost value to the Comanche.