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GELDING — An altered male horse is called a gelding. The vast majority of steeplechase runners are geldings. Experts say that the breeding value of a stallion is such that the inherent hazards of steeplechasing are not always worth the risk. Stallions also tend to resent brushing through stiff fences for obvious reasons.
Mares are sometimes seen racing in steeplechases, and there have been many champion mares in the sport. However, it is popularly believed that in an equal contest, a male will beat a female most times.
We’ll see.
IN-HAND — If a horse runs under moderate control at less than his top speed, while still retaining a kick for the end, he is said to be in-hand. The converse, when a horse is running for all he is worth at the rider’s urging, is called “ridden-out.”
LEAD — Depending on the pronunciation, this word has three very different meanings.
The metal, lead, is used by riders to make the prescribed weight for their race.
A lead pony is generally a quieter companion for a racehorse as he travels to the paddock. The lead pony often accompanies a more fractious runner all the way to the start.
At the canter — a three-beat gait — a horse leads his stride with one front leg. A good horse will swap leads throughout a race to rest each of his forelegs.
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