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 Glossary
Posted: Tuesday May 11, 1999 11:35 PM
Backside: Area of track grounds containing stables Backstretch: Straight part of the track opposite the starting line Bit: Bar that fits into the horse's mouth and helps jockey guide the horse Blinkers: Device covering the side of horse's eyes, limiting vision and reducing possibility of distraction Break maiden: First career win for a horse or jockey Bridle: Equipment that fits on horse's head, to which other tack attaches Chalk: The favorite in a race Chute: Extension of track containing starting gates Dam: Mother of a horse Dwelt: Late getting out of the gate Filly: A female horse 4 years old and younger Flatten out: A horses that slows down due to fatigue Furlong: One-eighth of a mile Hand: Unit of measure used to determine the height of a horse (one hand equals four inches) Length: Measurement used in a race to determine distance between finishing horses Maiden: Horse that has never won Paddock: Area of track grounds where horses are saddled Place: Second horse to finish a race Poles: Distance markers around the track Prop: When a horse stops suddenly, digging its feet into the ground Shedrow: Stables Show: Third horse to finish a race Silks: Jockey's cap and jacket in colors of the owner, also known as colors Sire: Father of a horse Sophomores: 3-year-old horses Squirrely: A nervous horse Stretch turn: Curve of track before the final straightaway Tack: Saddlery, including saddles, bridles, equipment, etc.
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