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spit box
A generic term describing a barn where horses are brought for post-race testing. Tests may include saliva, urine and/or blood.
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break maiden
Horse or rider winning the first race of its career. Also known as "earning a diploma."
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closed knees
A condition when the cartilaginous growth plate above the knee (distal radial physis) has turned to bone. Indicates completion of long bone growth and is one sign of maturity.
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Netlon
Brand name for a plastic mesh which is mixed into the soil of a turf course. The grass roots grow around and through the mesh, helping to prevent divoting, especially in wet weather.
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overgirth
An elastic band that goes completely around a horse, over the saddle, to keep the saddle from slipping.
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redboard
1) Old-time method of declaring a race official, by posting a red flag or board on the tote board. 2) A mildly derogatory phrase used to describe someone who claims to have selected the winner, but al [..]
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spit the bit
A term referring to a tired horse that begins to run less aggressively, backing off on the "pull" a rider normally feels on the reins from an eager horse. Also used as a generic term for an [..]
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stall walker
Horse that moves about its stall constantly and frets rather than rests.
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stretch call
Position of horses at the eighth pole.
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abaxial
See sesamoids.
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