I think this question is refering to what is know as a "leg aid". It's not so much a kick as leg pressure to direct the horse to what the rider wants him to do. Well trained horses should always understand leg pressure which can be heels, calves, thighs or butt (seat in horse talk).
The growths on the insides of a horse's legs are called chestnuts. They are what remain from the ancient horse's multiple toes. They do grow and you can peel them off; they don't hurt
These are called chestnuts. it is called the chestnut and every horse has them. they are located on the inside of every leg on a horse. they used to be called "night eyes" from an old China tale that said the reason horses can see well in the dark, is because they have "night eyes" or the chestnuts.
The horse fell on him.
I believe it means to keep your calf against the horses side and to make sure you have contact the whole time with your legs However "to leg on your horse" or "to give your horse leg" is to kick it onwards, often to move into a different gait or keep your horse active and moving
It originates in helping a horse rider mount the horse.
One leg on each side of the horse is called straddling the horse or the straddle!
Horse 'leg finger' (or toes) are called 'hooves'. One is a 'hoof'. All of them are 'hooves'.
The horse's inside leg will hit the ground last.
the leg markings on a horse are called socks and stockings.
It is called a chesnut.
If a horse has hurt his/her leg the horse will be called lame till the leg has healed . If the horses leg is very badly hurt it may have to be put down (die) . But if it is just a minor injury you should keep the horse in his/her stable he/she stops limping.
Forging means that the horse is hitting the front leg with the hind leg on the same side. You'll here a metallic clinking sound as the shoes hit each other if the horse is shod. If the horse is barefoot you may here a dull thunking sound.
It's called a hoof. It's at the end of each of its four legs, which is called a foot or hoof.
Charley horse (or Charlie horse). Also variously called a corked thigh, dead leg, granddaddy, chopper or Tommy horse.
Ergot. It is very similar to the chestnuts on a horses leg, and they have no nerve endings. they can be cut off and the horse will not feel it.
The growths on the insides of a horse's legs are called chestnuts. They are what remain from the ancient horse's multiple toes. They do grow and you can peel them off; they don't hurt
These are called chestnuts. it is called the chestnut and every horse has them. they are located on the inside of every leg on a horse. they used to be called "night eyes" from an old China tale that said the reason horses can see well in the dark, is because they have "night eyes" or the chestnuts.