page_title: Glossary of equestrian terms
hierarchical_section_title: Glossary of equestrian terms
caption_attribution_description: White horses are born white and stay white throughout their life. White horses may have brown, blue, or hazel eyes. "True white" horses, especially those that carry one of the dominant white (W) genes, are rare. Most horses that are commonly referred to as "white" are actually "gray" horses whose hair coats are completely white
context_page_description: This is a basic glossary of equestrian terms that includes both technical terminology and jargon developed over the centuries for horses and other equidae, as well as various horse-related concepts. Where noted, some terms are used only in American English, only in British English, or are regional to a particular part of the world, such as Australia.
  Equine anatomy
  Equine coat color
  Equine conformation
  Horse breeding
  List of horse breeds
  Horse racing:
  Glossary of Australian and New Zealand punting
  Glossary of North American horse racing
  Equipment:
  Bridle
  Horse tack
  Horse harness
  Horse grooming
  Saddle
context_section_description: This is a basic glossary of equestrian terms that includes both technical terminology and jargon developed over the centuries for horses and other equidae, as well as various horse-related concepts.  Where noted, some terms are used only in American English (US), only in British English (UK), or are regional to a particular part of the world, such as Australia (AU).
  For additional terminology, see also:
  Equine anatomy (includes definitions and illustration of the points of a horse)
  Equine coat color (lists all coat colors)
  Equine conformation (includes terms that describe conformation flaws)
  Horse breeding (explains relevant concepts)
  List of horse breeds (includes horse breeds and types)
  Horse racing:
  Glossary of Australian and New Zealand punting
  Glossary of North American horse racing
  Equipment:
  Bridle (includes a list of bridle parts)
  Horse tack (horse equipment)
  Horse harness (includes a list of harness parts)
  Horse grooming (includes list of tools)
  Saddle (includes a list of saddle parts)
caption: A sunlit white horse
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