page_title: Glossary of equestrian terms
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hierarchical_section_title: Glossary of equestrian terms / N
caption_attribution_description: A hunt seat style saddle with shaped saddle pad, suitable for hunter and hunter under saddle classes, USA.
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: napping (UK)
  When a horse is disobedient and refuses to go forwards, sometimes also bucking or kicking.  A horse which does this habitually is said to be nappy.  See  balk, jib.
  natural cover, live cover
  The process of breeding horses through natural biological means without use of artificial insemination or other assisted reproductive technology.  The only method of breeding allowed for the Thoroughbred horse breed.
  near side
  The left side of a horse. The traditional side on which all activities around a horse are done or start to be done.
  neck rein
  Turning a horse by touching the reins to the side of the horse's neck. The horse turns away from the rein pressure.  Particularly useful when riding one-handed. Compare bearing rein.
  neigh, whinny
  A sound made by a horse.  Generally a loud noise, described as a squeal followed by a nicker.  Often is heard when a horse is looking for another horse or a person, sometimes used to call out to unseen animals.
  nicker, whicker
  A soft noise made by horses, the horse makes a vibrating sound with its mouth closed using the vocal cords.  Often used as a greeting to humans or other animals, the softest version used by a mare communicating to her foal. Louder versions may be heard when a stallion is communicating with a mare.
  night horse (AU)
  A quiet horse with good night vision that is used to patrol cattle at night, when droving.
  numnah (UK)
  A saddle pad used beneath the saddle to protect the horse's back, often shaped to fit the saddle rather than being rectangular.  May be fairly thin, or well padded (in which case often made of sheepskin) `
caption: A numnah or saddle pad under an English saddle.
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