Horseman's Talk

Saddle     Tack – Horse equipment, bridles and saddles are called tack.

Green – An untrained or inexperienced horse is called green

Off Side – is the right side of a horse.

Near Side – is the left side of a horse.

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Hand – is the way a horse is measured. One hand equals about 4 inches. A horse is measured from the ground to the highest part of his backbone, which is called the withers.    Measuring a horse.