Balance - Refers to the overall appearance of the horse. All parts of the body are in correct proportion to each other and result in a pleasing, balanced appearance.
Bend of neck - Neck bend - The horse's neck is bent but the body is straight. A common fault when first attempting to shoulder-in.
Box - Stall or stable. A stable is a building in which livestock, especially horses, are kept. It most commonly means a building that is divided into separate stalls for individual animals. There are many different types of stables in use today such as the American barn which is a large barn with a door each end and individual stalls inside or free standing stables with the classic top and bottom opening doors.
Bits - The bit is the most important part of the bridle; the chief use of the other parts of the bridle is to hold the bit in place in the horses mouth.
Bloom - A condition of the hair and coat. They appear clean, healthy and finetextured with a distinct, clear shine. Healthy appearance.
Bosal - : Noseband of the hackamore, usually made of braided rawhide.
Bowed tendon - : An inflammation and enlargement of the flexor tendon at the back of the cannon.
Brace bandages - Resilient bandages on the leg of horses worn in some cases to support lame legs, and worn in other cases to protect a horse from cutting and skinning its legs while racing.
Brand - A mark of identification. A private registered mark burned, frozen or tattooed on the horse. Freeze marking is a common anti-theft deterrent used by horse owners.
Buck-kneed - Knees bent forward.
By or sired by - The male parent of a horse.
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