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It means that a human is sitting on them for the first few times to get them used to their weight befor they are broken! This is where they are taught to go through the transitions and jump with a human on their back! They are trained to trust the human and to obay! Although it is the horse we put are trust in every time you get in the saddle!

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To attempt the same challenging action after failure. Apparently derived from an old adage: "You have to get back on the horse that threw you

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What does a person mean when they say they have backed a horse?

Backing a horse means that he has been ridden for the first time. Also called "starting" or "breaking."


What does the cowboy slang 'cold-backed' mean?

Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! Cold-backed is a term that refers to a horse who tends to buck when you first saddle up. The image is of a horse whose back is as cold as an iceberg until you get it good and warmed up with some exercise.


Why can't a low - backed horse rack?

I am sure it is possible for a low-backed horse to rack, however, the Rack requires a high head set and therefore, a dished in back and that puts alot of pressure on the horse, especially on its back. Since a low-backed horse already has a messed-up back, it puts even more strain on the horse, and can lead to a horse with no chance of ever being ridden again.


What does bw on a record mean?

On singles it means backed with as in "side A backed with side B."


What do you call a person who is employed to look after horses?

A female horse is mare, a male still able to breed is a stallion and a gelded male horse is called a gelding. A horse that has been trained is called a backed or broken horse but backed is a nicer term.


What is a quarter horses temperament?

The American Quarter Horse is intelligent, docile, agile, strong, and versatile. They are easily backed and handled; a great beginner's horse.


What is an untamed horse called?

Un-backed, they need to be backed in order to be ridden. An "untamed" horse may also be called a green horse, an un-broke horse, etc. They may also be called feral in most parts of the world. Mustangs are wild horses in both the USA and Canada; Brumbies are wild horses in Australia.


What are the rules if a horse is backed anti post and it is withdrawn before the race takes place?

money back


What does the word US-backed region mean?

Us-backed regions are countries that we back up during wars.


What does it mean if a horse is not broke to ride?

If someone tells you there horse is broken in, it means that their horse has been backed, which means it now accepts a saddle and rider on his back but may not have done much training so far, Horses are usually backed around the age of 4 sometimes later, but it's best to back them at 4.


How did equipment move from place to place for the pioneers during the gold rush?

Mule, horse, carried on wagons, backed packed in.


How much does a newborn horse cost?

Not alot because a newborn has not been backed or trained. So no more than about £900.