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Equestrian terms

Action

Horses can use various gaits (dáng đi; patterns of leg movement) during locomotion across solid ground, either naturally or as a result of specialized training by humans.

gallop (phi nước đại)

The trot is a two-beat diagonal horse gait where the diagonal pairs of legs move forward at the same time with a moment of suspension between each beat. video here

neigh (ngựa hí)

Equiment

Hoof (plural hooves): móng ngựa

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, the "bridle" includes both the headstall that holds a bit that goes in the mouth of a horse, and the reins that are attached to the bit.
bride

stallion (Noun): ngựa đực làm giống gelding (Noun): a horse that has been castrated (thiến). mare (Noun): a female horse or donkey.

harness

groom

A halter or headcollar is headgear placed on animals used to lead or tie up livestock and, occasionally, other animals; it fits behind the ears (behind the poll), and around the muzzle. To handle the animal, usually a lead rope is attached. On smaller animals, such as dogs, a leash is attached to the halter.
halter-neck is type of women dress.

A stirrup (bàn đạp) is a light frame or ring that holds the foot of a rider, attached to the saddle by a strap, often called a stirrup leather.

groom: chải ngựa (verb) => bride (cô dâu) cưới bridegroom (chú rể) về để groom mái tóc dài như cái bờm ngựa.
bridegroom

References

Equine anatomy có rất nhiều thông tin hay.

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