A generic term describing a barn where horses are brought for post-race testing. Tests may include saliva, urine and/or blood.

Horse or rider winning the first race of its career. Also known as "earning a diploma."

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.

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.

An elastic band that goes completely around a horse, over the saddle, to keep the saddle from slipping.

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 [..]

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 [..]

Horse that moves about its stall constantly and frets rather than rests.

Position of horses at the eighth pole.

See sesamoids.