GLOSSARY

bridle (BRYE-duhl) — straps that fit around a horse’s head and mouth

forelock (FOR-lok) — the part of a horse’s mane that falls forward between the ears

girth (GURTH) — the part of a horse’s saddle that goes under the horse’s stomach to secure the saddle

grooming (GROOM-ing) — brushing and cleaning a horse

headstall (HED-stawl) — the band that is part of a bridle that fits around a horse’s head

halters (HAWL-turz) — straps that enclose an animal’s head

muzzle (MUHZ-uhl) — an animal’s mouth, nose, and jaw

reins (RAYNZ) — straps that help control a horse

saddle (SAD-uhl) — a seat that goes on a horse

stable (STAY-buhl) — a place where horses are kept

throatlatch (THROHT-lach) — a piece of the bridle that goes under the horse’s throat